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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.38, 16,212.33 and 7,027.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.38, 16,212.33 and 7,027.78 is: 9,701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.38 : 16,212.33 = 7,027.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.38/16,212.33 = 7,027.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.38x = 16,212.33 × 7,027.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.38x = 113,936,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,936,688.53/11,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.38

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