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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,847.54, 16,351.49 and 9,010.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,847.54, 16,351.49 and 9,010.35 is: 12,435.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,847.54 : 16,351.49 = 9,010.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,847.54/16,351.49 = 9,010.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,847.54x = 16,351.49 × 9,010.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,847.54x = 147,332,647.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,332,647.92/11,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.72

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