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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,766.59, 16,226.89 and 9,384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,766.59, 16,226.89 and 9,384.49 is: 12,941.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,766.59 : 16,226.89 = 9,384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,766.59/16,226.89 = 9,384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,766.59x = 16,226.89 × 9,384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,766.59x = 152,281,086.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,281,086.94/11,766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.82

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