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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.02, 17,271.13 and 9,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.02, 17,271.13 and 9,427.60 is: 14,205.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.02 : 17,271.13 = 9,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.02/17,271.13 = 9,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.02x = 17,271.13 × 9,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.02x = 162,825,305.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,825,305.19/11,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,205.64

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