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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,676.09, 17,491.55 and 9,779.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,676.09, 17,491.55 and 9,779.46 is: 14,650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,676.09 : 17,491.55 = 9,779.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,676.09/17,491.55 = 9,779.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,676.09x = 17,491.55 × 9,779.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,676.09x = 171,057,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,057,835.75/11,676.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,650.27

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