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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,402.52, 17,079.94 and 9,169.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,402.52, 17,079.94 and 9,169.27 is: 13,734.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,402.52 : 17,079.94 = 9,169.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,402.52/17,079.94 = 9,169.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,402.52x = 17,079.94 × 9,169.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,402.52x = 156,610,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,610,572.45/11,402.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,734.74

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