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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,996.50, 16,467.40 and 7,694.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,996.50, 16,467.40 and 7,694.13 is: 11,522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,996.50 : 16,467.40 = 7,694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,996.50/16,467.40 = 7,694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,996.50x = 16,467.40 × 7,694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,996.50x = 126,702,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,702,316.36/10,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.06

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