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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,828.55, 16,241.77 and 7,340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,828.55, 16,241.77 and 7,340.96 is: 11,010.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,828.55 : 16,241.77 = 7,340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,828.55/16,241.77 = 7,340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,828.55x = 16,241.77 × 7,340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,828.55x = 119,230,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,230,183.90/10,828.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.72

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