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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,801.30, 16,282.50 and 7,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,801.30, 16,282.50 and 7,325.24 is: 10,106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,801.30 : 16,282.50 = 7,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,801.30/16,282.50 = 7,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,801.30x = 16,282.50 × 7,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,801.30x = 119,273,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,273,220.30/11,801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.79

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