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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.03, 16,272.50 and 7,361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.03, 16,272.50 and 7,361.45 is: 11,041.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.03 : 16,272.50 = 7,361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.03/16,272.50 = 7,361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.03x = 16,272.50 × 7,361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.03x = 119,789,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,789,195.13/10,849.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.47

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