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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,888.94, 16,389.27 and 9,051.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,888.94, 16,389.27 and 9,051.38 is: 12,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,888.94 : 16,389.27 = 9,051.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,888.94/16,389.27 = 9,051.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,888.94x = 16,389.27 × 9,051.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,888.94x = 148,345,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,345,428.75/11,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.60

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