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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,811.96, 16,295.34 and 7,093.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,811.96, 16,295.34 and 7,093.50 is: 9,785.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,811.96 : 16,295.34 = 7,093.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,811.96/16,295.34 = 7,093.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,811.96x = 16,295.34 × 7,093.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,811.96x = 115,590,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,590,994.29/11,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,785.93

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