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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.40, 17,438.10 and 9,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.40, 17,438.10 and 9,782.20 is: 14,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.40 : 17,438.10 = 9,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.40/17,438.10 = 9,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.40x = 17,438.10 × 9,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.40x = 170,582,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,582,981.82/11,625.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,673.30

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