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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.60, 17,178.90 and 9,148.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.60, 17,178.90 and 9,148.60 is: 13,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.60 : 17,178.90 = 9,148.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.60/17,178.90 = 9,148.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.60x = 17,178.90 × 9,148.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.60x = 157,162,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,162,884.54/11,452.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,722.90

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