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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,621.02, 16,007.70 and 9,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,621.02, 16,007.70 and 9,376.61 is: 12,916.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,621.02 : 16,007.70 = 9,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,621.02/16,007.70 = 9,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,621.02x = 16,007.70 × 9,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,621.02x = 150,097,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,097,978.69/11,621.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,916.08

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