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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.72, 16,510.97 and 8,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.72, 16,510.97 and 8,049.20 is: 12,073.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.72 : 16,510.97 = 8,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.72/16,510.97 = 8,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.72x = 16,510.97 × 8,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.72x = 132,900,099.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,900,099.72/11,007.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,073.35

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