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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,006.22, 16,508.72 and 8,047.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,006.22, 16,508.72 and 8,047.70 is: 12,071.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,006.22 : 16,508.72 = 8,047.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,006.22/16,508.72 = 8,047.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,006.22x = 16,508.72 × 8,047.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,006.22x = 132,857,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,857,143.40/11,006.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.10

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