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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.99, 16,098.26 and 9,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.99, 16,098.26 and 9,068.18 is: 12,518.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.99 : 16,098.26 = 9,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.99/16,098.26 = 9,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.99x = 16,098.26 × 9,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.99x = 145,981,919.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,981,919.37/11,660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,518.83

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