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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,732.03, 16,188.69 and 9,348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,732.03, 16,188.69 and 9,348.05 is: 12,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,732.03 : 16,188.69 = 9,348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,732.03/16,188.69 = 9,348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,732.03x = 16,188.69 × 9,348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,732.03x = 151,332,602.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,332,602.61/11,732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,899.10

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