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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.78, 17,038.12 and 9,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.78, 17,038.12 and 9,851.96 is: 14,713.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.78 : 17,038.12 = 9,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.78/17,038.12 = 9,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.78x = 17,038.12 × 9,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.78x = 167,858,876.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,858,876.72/11,408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,713.13

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