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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,849.91, 16,273.64 and 7,362.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,849.91, 16,273.64 and 7,362.32 is: 11,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,849.91 : 16,273.64 = 7,362.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,849.91/16,273.64 = 7,362.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,849.91x = 16,273.64 × 7,362.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,849.91x = 119,811,682.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,811,682.28/10,849.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.65

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