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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,951.72, 16,427.48 and 7,433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,951.72, 16,427.48 and 7,433.02 is: 11,149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,951.72 : 16,427.48 = 7,433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,951.72/16,427.48 = 7,433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,951.72x = 16,427.48 × 7,433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,951.72x = 122,105,787.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,105,787.39/10,951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,149.46

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