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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.40, 16,511.10 and 7,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.40, 16,511.10 and 7,116.20 is: 10,674.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.40 : 16,511.10 = 7,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.40/16,511.10 = 7,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.40x = 16,511.10 × 7,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.40x = 117,496,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,496,289.82/11,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.30

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