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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,488.41, 17,154.79 and 9,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,488.41, 17,154.79 and 9,121.86 is: 13,621.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,488.41 : 17,154.79 = 9,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,488.41/17,154.79 = 9,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,488.41x = 17,154.79 × 9,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,488.41x = 156,483,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,483,621.22/11,488.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,621.00

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