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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,787.75, 16,258.77 and 10,007.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,787.75, 16,258.77 and 10,007.10 is: 13,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,787.75 : 16,258.77 = 10,007.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,787.75/16,258.77 = 10,007.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,787.75x = 16,258.77 × 10,007.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,787.75x = 162,703,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,703,137.27/11,787.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,802.73

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