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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,087.20, 16,630.80 and 9,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,087.20, 16,630.80 and 9,993.70 is: 14,990.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,087.20 : 16,630.80 = 9,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,087.20/16,630.80 = 9,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,087.20x = 16,630.80 × 9,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,087.20x = 166,203,225.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,203,225.96/11,087.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.55

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