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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,799.56, 16,270.06 and 9,104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,799.56, 16,270.06 and 9,104.69 is: 12,554.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,799.56 : 16,270.06 = 9,104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,799.56/16,270.06 = 9,104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,799.56x = 16,270.06 × 9,104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,799.56x = 148,133,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,133,852.58/11,799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.18

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