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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.13, 16,189.71 and 9,046.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.13, 16,189.71 and 9,046.33 is: 12,473.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.13 : 16,189.71 = 9,046.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.13/16,189.71 = 9,046.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.13x = 16,189.71 × 9,046.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.13x = 146,457,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,457,459.26/11,741.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,473.89

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