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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,852.38, 16,274.93 and 7,567.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,852.38, 16,274.93 and 7,567.02 is: 11,347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,852.38 : 16,274.93 = 7,567.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,852.38/16,274.93 = 7,567.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,852.38x = 16,274.93 × 7,567.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,852.38x = 123,152,682.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,152,682.97/10,852.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.99

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