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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,675, 16,111.50 and 7,483.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,675, 16,111.50 and 7,483.26 is: 10,326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,675 : 16,111.50 = 7,483.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,675/16,111.50 = 7,483.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,675x = 16,111.50 × 7,483.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,675x = 120,566,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,566,543.49/11,675
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,326.90

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