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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,670.76, 16,086.18 and 7,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,670.76, 16,086.18 and 7,938.28 is: 10,941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,670.76 : 16,086.18 = 7,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,670.76/16,086.18 = 7,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,670.76x = 16,086.18 × 7,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,670.76x = 127,696,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,696,600.97/11,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,941.58

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