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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,954.12, 17,937.32 and 9,050.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,954.12, 17,937.32 and 9,050.27 is: 13,580.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,954.12 : 17,937.32 = 9,050.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,954.12/17,937.32 = 9,050.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,954.12x = 17,937.32 × 9,050.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,954.12x = 162,337,454.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,337,454.14/11,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.05

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