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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.56, 16,962.72 and 9,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.56, 16,962.72 and 9,283.68 is: 13,862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.56 : 16,962.72 = 9,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.56/16,962.72 = 9,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.56x = 16,962.72 × 9,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.56x = 157,476,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,476,464.41/11,359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,862.90

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