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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,600.01, 16,010.97 and 7,353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,600.01, 16,010.97 and 7,353.59 is: 10,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,600.01 : 16,010.97 = 7,353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,600.01/16,010.97 = 7,353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,600.01x = 16,010.97 × 7,353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,600.01x = 117,738,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,738,001.25/11,600.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.82

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