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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,277.27, 16,904.66 and 9,308.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,277.27, 16,904.66 and 9,308.97 is: 13,954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,277.27 : 16,904.66 = 9,308.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,277.27/16,904.66 = 9,308.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,277.27x = 16,904.66 × 9,308.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,277.27x = 157,364,926.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,364,926.26/11,277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,954.17

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