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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,119.64, 16,662.18 and 7,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,119.64, 16,662.18 and 7,007 is: 10,499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,119.64 : 16,662.18 = 7,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,119.64/16,662.18 = 7,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,119.64x = 16,662.18 × 7,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,119.64x = 116,751,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,751,895.26/11,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.61

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