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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.19, 16,233.98 and 9,064.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.19, 16,233.98 and 9,064.51 is: 12,513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.19 : 16,233.98 = 9,064.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.19/16,233.98 = 9,064.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.19x = 16,233.98 × 9,064.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.19x = 147,152,994.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,152,994.52/11,759.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.87

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