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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,280.98, 16,921.48 and 7,127.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,280.98, 16,921.48 and 7,127.30 is: 10,690.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,280.98 : 16,921.48 = 7,127.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,280.98/16,921.48 = 7,127.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,280.98x = 16,921.48 × 7,127.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,280.98x = 120,604,464.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,604,464.40/11,280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,690.96

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