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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,783.31, 16,245.87 and 9,650.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,783.31, 16,245.87 and 9,650.99 is: 13,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,783.31 : 16,245.87 = 9,650.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,783.31/16,245.87 = 9,650.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,783.31x = 16,245.87 × 9,650.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,783.31x = 156,788,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,788,647.68/11,783.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.99

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