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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,902.99, 16,362.76 and 7,988.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,902.99, 16,362.76 and 7,988.91 is: 11,989.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,902.99 : 16,362.76 = 7,988.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,902.99/16,362.76 = 7,988.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,902.99x = 16,362.76 × 7,988.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,902.99x = 130,720,616.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,720,616.99/10,902.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.43

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