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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,575.77, 17,373.37 and 9,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,575.77, 17,373.37 and 9,281.85 is: 13,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,575.77 : 17,373.37 = 9,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,575.77/17,373.37 = 9,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,575.77x = 17,373.37 × 9,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,575.77x = 161,256,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,256,927.47/11,575.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.56

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