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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.91, 16,206.90 and 7,263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.91, 16,206.90 and 7,263.06 is: 10,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.91 : 16,206.90 = 7,263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.91/16,206.90 = 7,263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.91x = 16,206.90 × 7,263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.91x = 117,711,687.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,711,687.11/11,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.92

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