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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.56, 16,194.96 and 9,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.56, 16,194.96 and 9,262.24 is: 12,765.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.56 : 16,194.96 = 9,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.56/16,194.96 = 9,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.56x = 16,194.96 × 9,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.56x = 150,001,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,001,606.31/11,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,765.49

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