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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,305.20, 16,957.80 and 9,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,305.20, 16,957.80 and 9,458.40 is: 14,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,305.20 : 16,957.80 = 9,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,305.20/16,957.80 = 9,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,305.20x = 16,957.80 × 9,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,305.20x = 160,393,655.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,393,655.52/11,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,187.60

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