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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.20, 16,902.60 and 9,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.20, 16,902.60 and 9,619.60 is: 14,438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.20 : 16,902.60 = 9,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.20/16,902.60 = 9,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.20x = 16,902.60 × 9,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.20x = 162,596,250.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,596,250.96/11,261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.63

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