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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,010.24, 16,514.72 and 8,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,010.24, 16,514.72 and 8,051.68 is: 12,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,010.24 : 16,514.72 = 8,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,010.24/16,514.72 = 8,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,010.24x = 16,514.72 × 8,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,010.24x = 132,971,240.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,971,240.73/11,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.05

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