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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.40, 16,861.20 and 9,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.40, 16,861.20 and 9,966.40 is: 14,920.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.40 : 16,861.20 = 9,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.40/16,861.20 = 9,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.40x = 16,861.20 × 9,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.40x = 168,045,463.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,045,463.68/11,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,920.93

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