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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,888.83, 16,333.25 and 7,608.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,888.83, 16,333.25 and 7,608.33 is: 11,412.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,888.83 : 16,333.25 = 7,608.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,888.83/16,333.25 = 7,608.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,888.83x = 16,333.25 × 7,608.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,888.83x = 124,268,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,268,717.93/10,888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.50

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