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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,458.76, 17,208.59 and 9,382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,458.76, 17,208.59 and 9,382.73 is: 14,090.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,458.76 : 17,208.59 = 9,382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,458.76/17,208.59 = 9,382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,458.76x = 17,208.59 × 9,382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,458.76x = 161,463,420.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,463,420.69/11,458.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,090.83

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