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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,741.93, 16,205.54 and 7,267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,741.93, 16,205.54 and 7,267.13 is: 10,029.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,741.93 : 16,205.54 = 7,267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,741.93/16,205.54 = 7,267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,741.93x = 16,205.54 × 7,267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,741.93x = 117,767,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,767,648.54/11,741.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.66

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