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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,966.82, 16,515.27 and 7,253.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,966.82, 16,515.27 and 7,253.70 is: 10,010.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,966.82 : 16,515.27 = 7,253.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,966.82/16,515.27 = 7,253.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,966.82x = 16,515.27 × 7,253.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,966.82x = 119,796,814.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,796,814.00/11,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.75

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