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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,461.96, 17,115.33 and 9,095.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,461.96, 17,115.33 and 9,095.40 is: 13,581.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,461.96 : 17,115.33 = 9,095.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,461.96/17,115.33 = 9,095.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,461.96x = 17,115.33 × 9,095.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,461.96x = 155,670,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,670,772.48/11,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,581.51

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