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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,437.28, 17,125.82 and 9,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,437.28, 17,125.82 and 9,204.20 is: 13,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,437.28 : 17,125.82 = 9,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,437.28/17,125.82 = 9,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,437.28x = 17,125.82 × 9,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,437.28x = 157,629,472.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,629,472.44/11,437.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,782.08

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