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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,299.89, 16,931.99 and 9,181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,299.89, 16,931.99 and 9,181.18 is: 13,757.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,299.89 : 16,931.99 = 9,181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,299.89/16,931.99 = 9,181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,299.89x = 16,931.99 × 9,181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,299.89x = 155,455,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,455,647.95/11,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,757.27

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