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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,925.71, 16,464.89 and 9,232.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,925.71, 16,464.89 and 9,232.05 is: 12,745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,925.71 : 16,464.89 = 9,232.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,925.71/16,464.89 = 9,232.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,925.71x = 16,464.89 × 9,232.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,925.71x = 152,004,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,004,710.80/11,925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.97

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