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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,845.93, 16,261.02 and 7,327.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,845.93, 16,261.02 and 7,327.13 is: 10,985.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,845.93 : 16,261.02 = 7,327.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,845.93/16,261.02 = 7,327.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,845.93x = 16,261.02 × 7,327.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,845.93x = 119,146,607.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,146,607.47/10,845.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.37

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