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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,391.36, 17,078.40 and 9,456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,391.36, 17,078.40 and 9,456 is: 14,176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,391.36 : 17,078.40 = 9,456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,391.36/17,078.40 = 9,456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,391.36x = 17,078.40 × 9,456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,391.36x = 161,493,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,493,350.40/11,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,176.83

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