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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,637.22, 16,067.82 and 7,167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,637.22, 16,067.82 and 7,167.10 is: 9,895.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,637.22 : 16,067.82 = 7,167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,637.22/16,067.82 = 7,167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,637.22x = 16,067.82 × 7,167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,637.22x = 115,159,672.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,159,672.72/11,637.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,895.81

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