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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,485.59, 17,212.20 and 9,135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,485.59, 17,212.20 and 9,135.17 is: 13,689.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,485.59 : 17,212.20 = 9,135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,485.59/17,212.20 = 9,135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,485.59x = 17,212.20 × 9,135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,485.59x = 157,236,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,236,317.30/11,485.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,689.88

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