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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,070.89, 16,578.98 and 8,252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,070.89, 16,578.98 and 8,252.97 is: 12,359.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,070.89 : 16,578.98 = 8,252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,070.89/16,578.98 = 8,252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,070.89x = 16,578.98 × 8,252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,070.89x = 136,825,824.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,825,824.57/11,070.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,359.06

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