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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.88, 16,284.58 and 9,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.88, 16,284.58 and 9,137.32 is: 12,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.88 : 16,284.58 = 9,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.88/16,284.58 = 9,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.88x = 16,284.58 × 9,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.88x = 148,797,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,797,418.53/11,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.36

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