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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,549.80, 17,245.94 and 9,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,549.80, 17,245.94 and 9,183.16 is: 13,712.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,549.80 : 17,245.94 = 9,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,549.80/17,245.94 = 9,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,549.80x = 17,245.94 × 9,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,549.80x = 158,372,226.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,372,226.37/11,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.12

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