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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,610.44, 16,013.94 and 7,362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,610.44, 16,013.94 and 7,362.80 is: 10,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,610.44 : 16,013.94 = 7,362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,610.44/16,013.94 = 7,362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,610.44x = 16,013.94 × 7,362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,610.44x = 117,907,437.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,907,437.43/11,610.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.29

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