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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,827.08, 16,328.97 and 7,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,827.08, 16,328.97 and 7,356.91 is: 10,157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,827.08 : 16,328.97 = 7,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,827.08/16,328.97 = 7,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,827.08x = 16,328.97 × 7,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,827.08x = 120,130,762.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,130,762.68/11,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.26

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