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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,160.28, 16,729.13 and 7,003.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,160.28, 16,729.13 and 7,003.21 is: 10,497.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,160.28 : 16,729.13 = 7,003.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,160.28/16,729.13 = 7,003.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,160.28x = 16,729.13 × 7,003.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,160.28x = 117,157,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,157,617.56/11,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.73

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