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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,346.30, 16,942.96 and 9,270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,346.30, 16,942.96 and 9,270.41 is: 13,843.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,346.30 : 16,942.96 = 9,270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,346.30/16,942.96 = 9,270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,346.30x = 16,942.96 × 9,270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,346.30x = 157,068,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,068,166.63/11,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.11

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