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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,792.43, 16,281.02 and 7,320.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,792.43, 16,281.02 and 7,320.93 is: 10,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,792.43 : 16,281.02 = 7,320.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,792.43/16,281.02 = 7,320.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,792.43x = 16,281.02 × 7,320.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,792.43x = 119,192,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,192,165.00/11,792.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.52

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