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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,265.30, 16,897.95 and 7,328.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,265.30, 16,897.95 and 7,328.70 is: 10,993.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,265.30 : 16,897.95 = 7,328.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,265.30/16,897.95 = 7,328.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,265.30x = 16,897.95 × 7,328.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,265.30x = 123,840,006.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,840,006.17/11,265.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.05

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