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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,651.78, 16,082.98 and 7,927.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,651.78, 16,082.98 and 7,927.94 is: 10,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,651.78 : 16,082.98 = 7,927.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,651.78/16,082.98 = 7,927.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,651.78x = 16,082.98 × 7,927.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,651.78x = 127,504,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,504,900.46/11,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,942.95

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