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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,360.60, 17,040.90 and 9,902.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,360.60, 17,040.90 and 9,902.60 is: 14,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,360.60 : 17,040.90 = 9,902.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,360.60/17,040.90 = 9,902.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,360.60x = 17,040.90 × 9,902.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,360.60x = 168,749,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,749,216.34/11,360.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,853.90

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