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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,795.72, 16,284.80 and 7,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,795.72, 16,284.80 and 7,822.20 is: 10,799.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,795.72 : 16,284.80 = 7,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,795.72/16,284.80 = 7,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,795.72x = 16,284.80 × 7,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,795.72x = 127,382,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,382,923.45/11,795.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,799.08

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