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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,069.89, 16,577.48 and 8,251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,069.89, 16,577.48 and 8,251.97 is: 12,357.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,069.89 : 16,577.48 = 8,251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,069.89/16,577.48 = 8,251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,069.89x = 16,577.48 × 8,251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,069.89x = 136,796,805.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,796,805.38/11,069.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,357.56

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