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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,985.02, 16,541.46 and 9,147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,985.02, 16,541.46 and 9,147.74 is: 12,625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,985.02 : 16,541.46 = 9,147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,985.02/16,541.46 = 9,147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,985.02x = 16,541.46 × 9,147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,985.02x = 151,316,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,316,975.30/11,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.51

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