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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,811.70, 16,217.55 and 7,458.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,811.70, 16,217.55 and 7,458.30 is: 11,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,811.70 : 16,217.55 = 7,458.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,811.70/16,217.55 = 7,458.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,811.70x = 16,217.55 × 7,458.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,811.70x = 120,955,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,955,353.17/10,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,187.45

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