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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,791.81, 16,285.35 and 7,326.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,791.81, 16,285.35 and 7,326.15 is: 10,117.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,791.81 : 16,285.35 = 7,326.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,791.81/16,285.35 = 7,326.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,791.81x = 16,285.35 × 7,326.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,791.81x = 119,308,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,308,916.90/11,791.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,117.95

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