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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,441.40, 17,162.10 and 9,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,441.40, 17,162.10 and 9,713.40 is: 14,570.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,441.40 : 17,162.10 = 9,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,441.40/17,162.10 = 9,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,441.40x = 17,162.10 × 9,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,441.40x = 166,702,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,702,342.14/11,441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,570.10

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