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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,930.73, 16,474.85 and 7,462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,930.73, 16,474.85 and 7,462.10 is: 10,304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,930.73 : 16,474.85 = 7,462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,930.73/16,474.85 = 7,462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,930.73x = 16,474.85 × 7,462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,930.73x = 122,936,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,936,858.50/11,930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.22

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