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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.37, 16,343.24 and 9,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.37, 16,343.24 and 9,009.52 is: 12,427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.37 : 16,343.24 = 9,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.37/16,343.24 = 9,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.37x = 16,343.24 × 9,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.37x = 147,244,708.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,244,708.73/11,848.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,427.43

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