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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,871.66, 16,383.20 and 7,156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,871.66, 16,383.20 and 7,156.25 is: 9,875.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,871.66 : 16,383.20 = 7,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,871.66/16,383.20 = 7,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,871.66x = 16,383.20 × 7,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,871.66x = 117,242,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,242,157.30/11,871.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,875.80

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