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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,372.83, 17,048.84 and 9,629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,372.83, 17,048.84 and 9,629.08 is: 14,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,372.83 : 17,048.84 = 9,629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,372.83/17,048.84 = 9,629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,372.83x = 17,048.84 × 9,629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,372.83x = 164,164,553.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,164,553.50/11,372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,434.81

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