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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.30, 16,549.14 and 7,519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.30, 16,549.14 and 7,519.24 is: 10,373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.30 : 16,549.14 = 7,519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.30/16,549.14 = 7,519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.30x = 16,549.14 × 7,519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.30x = 124,436,955.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,436,955.45/11,995.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.81

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