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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,590.94, 16,003.78 and 9,164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,590.94, 16,003.78 and 9,164.70 is: 12,653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,590.94 : 16,003.78 = 9,164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,590.94/16,003.78 = 9,164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,590.94x = 16,003.78 × 9,164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,590.94x = 146,669,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,669,819.65/11,590.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,653.83

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