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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,909.80, 17,883.90 and 8,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,909.80, 17,883.90 and 8,991.40 is: 13,501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,909.80 : 17,883.90 = 8,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,909.80/17,883.90 = 8,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,909.80x = 17,883.90 × 8,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,909.80x = 160,801,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,801,298.46/11,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,501.60

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