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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,848.66, 16,271.77 and 7,361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,848.66, 16,271.77 and 7,361.07 is: 11,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,848.66 : 16,271.77 = 7,361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,848.66/16,271.77 = 7,361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,848.66x = 16,271.77 × 7,361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,848.66x = 119,777,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,777,637.99/10,848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.78

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