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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,889.94, 16,323.88 and 7,380.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,889.94, 16,323.88 and 7,380.31 is: 11,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,889.94 : 16,323.88 = 7,380.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,889.94/16,323.88 = 7,380.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,889.94x = 16,323.88 × 7,380.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,889.94x = 120,475,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,475,213.18/10,889.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.98

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