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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,479.34, 17,202.84 and 9,128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,479.34, 17,202.84 and 9,128.90 is: 13,680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,479.34 : 17,202.84 = 9,128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,479.34/17,202.84 = 9,128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,479.34x = 17,202.84 × 9,128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,479.34x = 157,043,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,043,006.08/11,479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.49

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