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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,063.38, 16,567.74 and 8,245.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,063.38, 16,567.74 and 8,245.46 is: 12,347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,063.38 : 16,567.74 = 8,245.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,063.38/16,567.74 = 8,245.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,063.38x = 16,567.74 × 8,245.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,063.38x = 136,608,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,608,575.24/11,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.82

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