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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,392.80, 17,089.20 and 9,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,392.80, 17,089.20 and 9,643.20 is: 14,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,392.80 : 17,089.20 = 9,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,392.80/17,089.20 = 9,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,392.80x = 17,089.20 × 9,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,392.80x = 164,794,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,794,573.44/11,392.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.80

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