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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.89, 16,932.42 and 7,131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.89, 16,932.42 and 7,131.33 is: 10,697.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.89 : 16,932.42 = 7,131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.89/16,932.42 = 7,131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.89x = 16,932.42 × 7,131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.89x = 120,750,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,750,674.72/11,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.36

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