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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,630.61, 16,043.72 and 7,591.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,630.61, 16,043.72 and 7,591.73 is: 10,472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,630.61 : 16,043.72 = 7,591.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,630.61/16,043.72 = 7,591.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,630.61x = 16,043.72 × 7,591.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,630.61x = 121,799,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,799,472.26/11,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.32

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