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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,853.67, 16,279.44 and 7,366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,853.67, 16,279.44 and 7,366.08 is: 11,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,853.67 : 16,279.44 = 7,366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,853.67/16,279.44 = 7,366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,853.67x = 16,279.44 × 7,366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,853.67x = 119,915,657.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,915,657.40/10,853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.40

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