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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,750.64, 16,212.87 and 7,031.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,750.64, 16,212.87 and 7,031.58 is: 9,701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,750.64 : 16,212.87 = 7,031.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,750.64/16,212.87 = 7,031.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,750.64x = 16,212.87 × 7,031.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,750.64x = 114,002,092.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,002,092.43/11,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,701.78

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