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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,904.94, 16,425.72 and 7,187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,904.94, 16,425.72 and 7,187.50 is: 9,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,904.94 : 16,425.72 = 7,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,904.94/16,425.72 = 7,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,904.94x = 16,425.72 × 7,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,904.94x = 118,059,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,059,862.50/11,904.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.88

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