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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.80, 16,898.70 and 9,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.80, 16,898.70 and 9,078.80 is: 13,618.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.80 : 16,898.70 = 9,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.80/16,898.70 = 9,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.80x = 16,898.70 × 9,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.80x = 153,419,917.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,419,917.56/11,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,618.20

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