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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,834.76, 16,338.60 and 9,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,834.76, 16,338.60 and 9,004.08 is: 12,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,834.76 : 16,338.60 = 9,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,834.76/16,338.60 = 9,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,834.76x = 16,338.60 × 9,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,834.76x = 147,114,061.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,114,061.49/11,834.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.68

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