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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,310.24, 17,041.62 and 9,378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,310.24, 17,041.62 and 9,378.72 is: 14,131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,310.24 : 17,041.62 = 9,378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,310.24/17,041.62 = 9,378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,310.24x = 17,041.62 × 9,378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,310.24x = 159,828,582.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,828,582.33/11,310.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,131.32

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