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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,584.36, 17,357.10 and 9,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,584.36, 17,357.10 and 9,271 is: 13,890.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,584.36 : 17,357.10 = 9,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,584.36/17,357.10 = 9,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,584.36x = 17,357.10 × 9,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,584.36x = 160,917,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,917,674.10/11,584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,890.94

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