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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,773.93, 16,241.27 and 7,350.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,773.93, 16,241.27 and 7,350.25 is: 10,139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,773.93 : 16,241.27 = 7,350.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,773.93/16,241.27 = 7,350.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,773.93x = 16,241.27 × 7,350.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,773.93x = 119,377,358.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,377,358.07/11,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.13

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