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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.20, 16,878.60 and 9,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.20, 16,878.60 and 9,306.80 is: 13,944.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.20 : 16,878.60 = 9,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.20/16,878.60 = 9,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.20x = 16,878.60 × 9,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.20x = 157,085,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,085,754.48/11,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,944.34

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