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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,270.58, 16,904.16 and 7,097.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,270.58, 16,904.16 and 7,097.82 is: 10,645.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,270.58 : 16,904.16 = 7,097.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,270.58/16,904.16 = 7,097.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,270.58x = 16,904.16 × 7,097.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,270.58x = 119,982,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,982,684.93/11,270.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.65

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