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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.60, 16,233.60 and 7,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.60, 16,233.60 and 7,539.20 is: 11,320.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.60 : 16,233.60 = 7,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.60/16,233.60 = 7,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.60x = 16,233.60 × 7,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.60x = 122,388,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,388,357.12/10,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,320.10

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