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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,151.29, 16,706.26 and 7,982.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,151.29, 16,706.26 and 7,982.19 is: 11,958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,151.29 : 16,706.26 = 7,982.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,151.29/16,706.26 = 7,982.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,151.29x = 16,706.26 × 7,982.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,151.29x = 133,352,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,352,551.49/11,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.48

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