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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.60, 16,002.90 and 7,342.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.60, 16,002.90 and 7,342.20 is: 11,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.60 : 16,002.90 = 7,342.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.60/16,002.90 = 7,342.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.60x = 16,002.90 × 7,342.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.60x = 117,496,492.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,496,492.38/10,668.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.30

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