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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,812.93, 16,221.33 and 7,449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,812.93, 16,221.33 and 7,449.90 is: 11,176.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,812.93 : 16,221.33 = 7,449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,812.93/16,221.33 = 7,449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,812.93x = 16,221.33 × 7,449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,812.93x = 120,847,286.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,847,286.37/10,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.18

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