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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,387.70, 17,065.55 and 9,051.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,387.70, 17,065.55 and 9,051.70 is: 13,564.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,387.70 : 17,065.55 = 9,051.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,387.70/17,065.55 = 9,051.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,387.70x = 17,065.55 × 9,051.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,387.70x = 154,472,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,472,238.94/11,387.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,564.83

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