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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,906.03, 16,426.99 and 9,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,906.03, 16,426.99 and 9,380.30 is: 12,942.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,906.03 : 16,426.99 = 9,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,906.03/16,426.99 = 9,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,906.03x = 16,426.99 × 9,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,906.03x = 154,090,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,090,012.16/11,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,942.19

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