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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,642.73, 16,055.19 and 9,969.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,642.73, 16,055.19 and 9,969.72 is: 13,748.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,642.73 : 16,055.19 = 9,969.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,642.73/16,055.19 = 9,969.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,642.73x = 16,055.19 × 9,969.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,642.73x = 160,065,748.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,065,748.85/11,642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,748.13

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