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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,443.65, 17,135.40 and 9,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,443.65, 17,135.40 and 9,210.60 is: 13,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,443.65 : 17,135.40 = 9,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,443.65/17,135.40 = 9,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,443.65x = 17,135.40 × 9,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,443.65x = 157,827,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,827,315.24/11,443.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,791.69

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