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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,341.62, 17,012.43 and 9,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,341.62, 17,012.43 and 9,047.70 is: 13,571.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,341.62 : 17,012.43 = 9,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,341.62/17,012.43 = 9,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,341.62x = 17,012.43 × 9,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,341.62x = 153,923,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,923,362.91/11,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,571.55

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