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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,861.44, 17,792.58 and 9,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,861.44, 17,792.58 and 9,093.16 is: 13,640.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,861.44 : 17,792.58 = 9,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,861.44/17,792.58 = 9,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,861.44x = 17,792.58 × 9,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,861.44x = 161,790,776.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,790,776.75/11,861.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,640.06

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