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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,719.27, 16,132.93 and 9,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,719.27, 16,132.93 and 9,061.66 is: 12,474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,719.27 : 16,132.93 = 9,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,719.27/16,132.93 = 9,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,719.27x = 16,132.93 × 9,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,719.27x = 146,191,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,191,126.46/11,719.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,474.42

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