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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,320.83, 16,981.11 and 7,975.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,320.83, 16,981.11 and 7,975.26 is: 11,962.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,320.83 : 16,981.11 = 7,975.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,320.83/16,981.11 = 7,975.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,320.83x = 16,981.11 × 7,975.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,320.83x = 135,428,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,428,767.34/11,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,962.79

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