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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,594.97, 16,009.38 and 7,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,594.97, 16,009.38 and 7,124.72 is: 9,837.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,594.97 : 16,009.38 = 7,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,594.97/16,009.38 = 7,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,594.97x = 16,009.38 × 7,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,594.97x = 114,062,269.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,062,269.83/11,594.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.22

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