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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,591.45, 16,002.41 and 9,068.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,591.45, 16,002.41 and 9,068.20 is: 12,518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,591.45 : 16,002.41 = 9,068.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,591.45/16,002.41 = 9,068.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,591.45x = 16,002.41 × 9,068.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,591.45x = 145,113,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,113,110.04/11,591.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.97

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