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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,388.60, 17,082.90 and 7,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,388.60, 17,082.90 and 7,233.30 is: 10,849.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,388.60 : 17,082.90 = 7,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,388.60/17,082.90 = 7,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,388.60x = 17,082.90 × 7,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,388.60x = 123,565,740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,565,740.57/11,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,849.95

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