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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,395.07, 17,062.73 and 9,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,395.07, 17,062.73 and 9,162 is: 13,718.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,395.07 : 17,062.73 = 9,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,395.07/17,062.73 = 9,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,395.07x = 17,062.73 × 9,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,395.07x = 156,328,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,328,732.26/11,395.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,718.98

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