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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,805.60, 17,708.40 and 9,040.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,805.60, 17,708.40 and 9,040.80 is: 13,561.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,805.60 : 17,708.40 = 9,040.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,805.60/17,708.40 = 9,040.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,805.60x = 17,708.40 × 9,040.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,805.60x = 160,098,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,098,102.72/11,805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.20

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