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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,905.91, 16,426.83 and 9,380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,905.91, 16,426.83 and 9,380.19 is: 12,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,905.91 : 16,426.83 = 9,380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,905.91/16,426.83 = 9,380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,905.91x = 16,426.83 × 9,380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,905.91x = 154,086,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,086,760.07/11,905.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.04

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