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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,181.54, 16,782.03 and 7,291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,181.54, 16,782.03 and 7,291.38 is: 10,943.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,181.54 : 16,782.03 = 7,291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,181.54/16,782.03 = 7,291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,181.54x = 16,782.03 × 7,291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,181.54x = 122,364,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,364,157.90/11,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.41

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