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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,511.65, 17,263.22 and 9,051.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,511.65, 17,263.22 and 9,051.27 is: 13,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,511.65 : 17,263.22 = 9,051.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,511.65/17,263.22 = 9,051.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,511.65x = 17,263.22 × 9,051.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,511.65x = 156,254,020.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,254,020.03/11,511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,573.56

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