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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,606.48, 16,005.18 and 9,933.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,606.48, 16,005.18 and 9,933.44 is: 13,698.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,606.48 : 16,005.18 = 9,933.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,606.48/16,005.18 = 9,933.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,606.48x = 16,005.18 × 9,933.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,606.48x = 158,986,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,986,495.22/11,606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.08

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