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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,007.90, 16,511.85 and 8,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,007.90, 16,511.85 and 8,934.30 is: 13,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,007.90 : 16,511.85 = 8,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,007.90/16,511.85 = 8,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,007.90x = 16,511.85 × 8,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,007.90x = 147,521,821.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,521,821.46/11,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,401.45

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