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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.66, 16,301.02 and 7,337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.66, 16,301.02 and 7,337.08 is: 10,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.66 : 16,301.02 = 7,337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.66/16,301.02 = 7,337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.66x = 16,301.02 × 7,337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.66x = 119,601,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,601,806.32/11,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.03

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