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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,967.46, 16,512.58 and 7,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,967.46, 16,512.58 and 7,250.82 is: 10,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,967.46 : 16,512.58 = 7,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,967.46/16,512.58 = 7,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,967.46x = 16,512.58 × 7,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,967.46x = 119,729,745.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,729,745.32/11,967.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.61

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