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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.43, 17,620.98 and 9,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.43, 17,620.98 and 9,102.48 is: 13,660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.43 : 17,620.98 = 9,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.43/17,620.98 = 9,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.43x = 17,620.98 × 9,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.43x = 160,394,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,394,618.03/11,741.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,660.57

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