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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.41, 17,440.86 and 9,262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.41, 17,440.86 and 9,262.46 is: 13,895.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.41 : 17,440.86 = 9,262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.41/17,440.86 = 9,262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.41x = 17,440.86 × 9,262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.41x = 161,545,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,545,268.12/11,625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,895.88

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