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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,848.95, 16,343.37 and 9,610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,848.95, 16,343.37 and 9,610.92 is: 13,256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,848.95 : 16,343.37 = 9,610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,848.95/16,343.37 = 9,610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,848.95x = 16,343.37 × 9,610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,848.95x = 157,074,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,074,821.60/11,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.43

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