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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.60, 17,709.90 and 9,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.60, 17,709.90 and 9,041.80 is: 13,562.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.60 : 17,709.90 = 9,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.60/17,709.90 = 9,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.60x = 17,709.90 × 9,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.60x = 160,129,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,129,373.82/11,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,562.70

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