Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.68, 16,412.16 and 7,296
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 10,951.68, 16,412.16 and 7,296 is: 10,933.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
10,951.68 : 16,412.16 = 7,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
10,951.68/16,412.16 = 7,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
10,951.68x = 16,412.16 × 7,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
10,951.68x = 119,743,119.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,743,119.36/10,951.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,933.77
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