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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,605.06, 16,012.65 and 7,129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,605.06, 16,012.65 and 7,129.54 is: 9,837.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,605.06 : 16,012.65 = 7,129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,605.06/16,012.65 = 7,129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,605.06x = 16,012.65 × 7,129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,605.06x = 114,162,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,162,828.68/11,605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.33

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