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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,589.23, 15,974.46 and 9,067.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,589.23, 15,974.46 and 9,067.29 is: 12,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,589.23 : 15,974.46 = 9,067.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,589.23/15,974.46 = 9,067.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,589.23x = 15,974.46 × 9,067.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,589.23x = 144,845,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,845,061.41/11,589.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,498.25

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