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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,494.16, 17,163.38 and 9,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,494.16, 17,163.38 and 9,127.62 is: 13,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,494.16 : 17,163.38 = 9,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,494.16/17,163.38 = 9,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,494.16x = 17,163.38 × 9,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,494.16x = 156,660,810.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,660,810.56/11,494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.60

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