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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,849.55, 16,352.33 and 7,134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,849.55, 16,352.33 and 7,134.09 is: 9,845.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,849.55 : 16,352.33 = 7,134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,849.55/16,352.33 = 7,134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,849.55x = 16,352.33 × 7,134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,849.55x = 116,658,993.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,658,993.93/11,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.01

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