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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,262.97, 16,908.81 and 9,187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,262.97, 16,908.81 and 9,187.03 is: 13,792.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,262.97 : 16,908.81 = 9,187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,262.97/16,908.81 = 9,187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,262.97x = 16,908.81 × 9,187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,262.97x = 155,341,744.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,341,744.73/11,262.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.25

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