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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,312.40, 16,978.20 and 9,123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,312.40, 16,978.20 and 9,123.60 is: 13,693.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,312.40 : 16,978.20 = 9,123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,312.40/16,978.20 = 9,123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,312.40x = 16,978.20 × 9,123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,312.40x = 154,902,305.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,902,305.52/11,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,693.14

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