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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.72, 16,517.52 and 7,259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.72, 16,517.52 and 7,259.40 is: 10,893.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.72 : 16,517.52 = 7,259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.72/16,517.52 = 7,259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.72x = 16,517.52 × 7,259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.72x = 119,907,284.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,907,284.69/11,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,893.02

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