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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,841.91, 16,271.09 and 7,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,841.91, 16,271.09 and 7,508.28 is: 11,268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,841.91 : 16,271.09 = 7,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,841.91/16,271.09 = 7,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,841.91x = 16,271.09 × 7,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,841.91x = 122,167,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,167,899.63/10,841.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,268.12

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