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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,800.53, 16,274.03 and 9,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,800.53, 16,274.03 and 9,248.63 is: 12,754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,800.53 : 16,274.03 = 9,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,800.53/16,274.03 = 9,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,800.53x = 16,274.03 × 9,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,800.53x = 150,512,354.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,512,354.47/11,800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.71

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