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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,609.94, 16,013.25 and 7,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,609.94, 16,013.25 and 7,362.30 is: 10,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,609.94 : 16,013.25 = 7,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,609.94/16,013.25 = 7,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,609.94x = 16,013.25 × 7,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,609.94x = 117,894,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,894,350.48/11,609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.60

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