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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,825.25, 16,236.82 and 7,337.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,825.25, 16,236.82 and 7,337.67 is: 11,005.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,825.25 : 16,236.82 = 7,337.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,825.25/16,236.82 = 7,337.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,825.25x = 16,236.82 × 7,337.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,825.25x = 119,140,447.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,140,447.85/10,825.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.79

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