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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,273.33, 16,912.74 and 7,948.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,273.33, 16,912.74 and 7,948.07 is: 11,924.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,273.33 : 16,912.74 = 7,948.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,273.33/16,912.74 = 7,948.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,273.33x = 16,912.74 × 7,948.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,273.33x = 134,423,556.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,423,556.85/11,273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,924.04

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