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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.66, 16,273.27 and 7,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.66, 16,273.27 and 7,362.07 is: 11,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.66 : 16,273.27 = 7,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.66/16,273.27 = 7,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.66x = 16,273.27 × 7,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.66x = 119,804,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,804,952.87/10,849.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.28

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