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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,802.39, 16,205.61 and 7,439.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,802.39, 16,205.61 and 7,439.37 is: 11,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,802.39 : 16,205.61 = 7,439.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,802.39/16,205.61 = 7,439.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,802.39x = 16,205.61 × 7,439.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,802.39x = 120,559,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,559,444.92/10,802.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.44

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