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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.64, 16,282.84 and 7,079

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.64, 16,282.84 and 7,079 is: 9,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.64 : 16,282.84 = 7,079 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.64/16,282.84 = 7,079/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.64x = 16,282.84 × 7,079
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.64x = 115,266,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,266,224.36/11,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,771.93

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