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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,660.08, 16,092.68 and 7,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,660.08, 16,092.68 and 7,414.60 is: 10,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,660.08 : 16,092.68 = 7,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,660.08/16,092.68 = 7,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,660.08x = 16,092.68 × 7,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,660.08x = 119,320,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,320,785.13/11,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,233.27

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