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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,746.66, 16,213.44 and 7,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,746.66, 16,213.44 and 7,267.81 is: 10,031.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,746.66 : 16,213.44 = 7,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,746.66/16,213.44 = 7,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,746.66x = 16,213.44 × 7,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,746.66x = 117,836,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,836,201.37/11,746.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.46

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