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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,892.98, 16,374.84 and 9,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,892.98, 16,374.84 and 9,051.24 is: 12,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,892.98 : 16,374.84 = 9,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,892.98/16,374.84 = 9,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,892.98x = 16,374.84 × 9,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,892.98x = 148,212,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,212,606.80/11,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,462.20

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