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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,057.93, 16,594.90 and 8,292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,057.93, 16,594.90 and 8,292.05 is: 12,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,057.93 : 16,594.90 = 8,292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,057.93/16,594.90 = 8,292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,057.93x = 16,594.90 × 8,292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,057.93x = 137,605,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,605,636.84/11,057.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,444.07

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