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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,261.43, 16,884.99 and 9,877.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,261.43, 16,884.99 and 9,877.55 is: 14,810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,261.43 : 16,884.99 = 9,877.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,261.43/16,884.99 = 9,877.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,261.43x = 16,884.99 × 9,877.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,261.43x = 166,782,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,782,248.55/11,261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,810.04

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