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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,625.28, 16,038.52 and 7,145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,625.28, 16,038.52 and 7,145.44 is: 9,858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,625.28 : 16,038.52 = 7,145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,625.28/16,038.52 = 7,145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,625.28x = 16,038.52 × 7,145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,625.28x = 114,602,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,602,282.35/11,625.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.02

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