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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.22, 16,209.18 and 9,514.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.22, 16,209.18 and 9,514.62 is: 13,125.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.22 : 16,209.18 = 9,514.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.22/16,209.18 = 9,514.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.22x = 16,209.18 × 9,514.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.22x = 154,224,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,224,188.21/11,750.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.22

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