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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.90, 17,089.50 and 9,175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.90, 17,089.50 and 9,175.65 is: 13,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.90 : 17,089.50 = 9,175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.90/17,089.50 = 9,175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.90x = 17,089.50 × 9,175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.90x = 156,807,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,807,270.68/11,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,744.30

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