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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,463.59, 17,117.75 and 9,097.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,463.59, 17,117.75 and 9,097.03 is: 13,583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,463.59 : 17,117.75 = 9,097.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,463.59/17,117.75 = 9,097.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,463.59x = 17,117.75 × 9,097.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,463.59x = 155,720,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,720,581.96/11,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.93

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