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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,641.98, 17,473.90 and 9,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,641.98, 17,473.90 and 9,061.32 is: 13,600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,641.98 : 17,473.90 = 9,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,641.98/17,473.90 = 9,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,641.98x = 17,473.90 × 9,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,641.98x = 158,336,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,336,599.55/11,641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.49

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