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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,033.34, 16,560.96 and 8,977.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,033.34, 16,560.96 and 8,977.56 is: 13,475.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,033.34 : 16,560.96 = 8,977.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,033.34/16,560.96 = 8,977.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,033.34x = 16,560.96 × 8,977.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,033.34x = 148,677,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,677,012.06/11,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.25

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