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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,794.93, 16,270.24 and 7,371.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,794.93, 16,270.24 and 7,371.25 is: 10,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,794.93 : 16,270.24 = 7,371.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,794.93/16,270.24 = 7,371.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,794.93x = 16,270.24 × 7,371.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,794.93x = 119,932,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,932,006.60/11,794.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.10

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