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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,613.83, 16,029.63 and 7,635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,613.83, 16,029.63 and 7,635.33 is: 10,538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,613.83 : 16,029.63 = 7,635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,613.83/16,029.63 = 7,635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,613.83x = 16,029.63 × 7,635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,613.83x = 122,391,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,391,514.83/11,613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.43

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