Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,078.88, 16,618.32 and 8,772
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 11,078.88, 16,618.32 and 8,772 is: 13,158
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
11,078.88 : 16,618.32 = 8,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
11,078.88/16,618.32 = 8,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
11,078.88x = 16,618.32 × 8,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
11,078.88x = 145,775,903.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,775,903.04/11,078.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,158
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