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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,637.92, 16,055.35 and 9,109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,637.92, 16,055.35 and 9,109.89 is: 12,567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,637.92 : 16,055.35 = 9,109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,637.92/16,055.35 = 9,109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,637.92x = 16,055.35 × 9,109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,637.92x = 146,262,346.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,262,346.59/11,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,567.74

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