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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.83, 16,005.72 and 7,805.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.83, 16,005.72 and 7,805.42 is: 10,780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.83 : 16,005.72 = 7,805.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.83/16,005.72 = 7,805.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.83x = 16,005.72 × 7,805.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.83x = 124,931,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,931,367.00/11,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,780.33

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