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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.79, 17,086.83 and 9,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.79, 17,086.83 and 9,535.51 is: 14,306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.79 : 17,086.83 = 9,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.79/17,086.83 = 9,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.79x = 17,086.83 × 9,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.79x = 162,931,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,931,638.33/11,388.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,306.32

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