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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,111.66, 16,711.11 and 7,394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,111.66, 16,711.11 and 7,394.22 is: 10,202.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,111.66 : 16,711.11 = 7,394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,111.66/16,711.11 = 7,394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,111.66x = 16,711.11 × 7,394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,111.66x = 123,565,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,565,623.78/12,111.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.20

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