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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,029.77, 16,533.72 and 7,322.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,029.77, 16,533.72 and 7,322.81 is: 10,976.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,029.77 : 16,533.72 = 7,322.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,029.77/16,533.72 = 7,322.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,029.77x = 16,533.72 × 7,322.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,029.77x = 121,073,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,073,207.48/11,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.95

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