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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,416.65, 15,694.45 and 9,817.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,416.65, 15,694.45 and 9,817.41 is: 13,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,416.65 : 15,694.45 = 9,817.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,416.65/15,694.45 = 9,817.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,416.65x = 15,694.45 × 9,817.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,416.65x = 154,078,825.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,078,825.83/11,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.98

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