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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,674.56, 16,110.90 and 7,482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,674.56, 16,110.90 and 7,482.81 is: 10,326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,674.56 : 16,110.90 = 7,482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,674.56/16,110.90 = 7,482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,674.56x = 16,110.90 × 7,482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,674.56x = 120,554,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,554,803.63/11,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.28

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