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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.13, 16,193.85 and 9,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.13, 16,193.85 and 9,049.33 is: 12,478.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.13 : 16,193.85 = 9,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.13/16,193.85 = 9,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.13x = 16,193.85 × 9,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.13x = 146,543,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,543,492.62/11,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,478.02

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