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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,899.44, 17,849.58 and 9,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,899.44, 17,849.58 and 9,131.16 is: 13,697.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,899.44 : 17,849.58 = 9,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,899.44/17,849.58 = 9,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,899.44x = 17,849.58 × 9,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,899.44x = 162,987,370.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,987,370.91/11,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,697.06

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