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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,650.03, 16,086.52 and 9,496.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,650.03, 16,086.52 and 9,496.91 is: 13,113.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,650.03 : 16,086.52 = 9,496.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,650.03/16,086.52 = 9,496.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,650.03x = 16,086.52 × 9,496.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,650.03x = 152,772,284.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,772,284.74/11,650.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.47

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