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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,078.88 : 16,618.32 = 8,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,078.88/16,618.32 = 8,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,078.88x = 16,618.32 × 8,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,078.88x = 145,775,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,775,903.04/11,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,158

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