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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,803.37, 16,282.94 and 7,332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,803.37, 16,282.94 and 7,332.30 is: 10,115.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,803.37 : 16,282.94 = 7,332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,803.37/16,282.94 = 7,332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,803.37x = 16,282.94 × 7,332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,803.37x = 119,391,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,391,364.30/11,803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.03

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