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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,410.41, 17,033.04 and 9,860.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,410.41, 17,033.04 and 9,860.37 is: 14,719.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,410.41 : 17,033.04 = 9,860.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,410.41/17,033.04 = 9,860.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,410.41x = 17,033.04 × 9,860.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,410.41x = 167,952,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,952,076.62/11,410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,719.20

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