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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,094.25, 16,590.83 and 8,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,094.25, 16,590.83 and 8,285.06 is: 12,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,094.25 : 16,590.83 = 8,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,094.25/16,590.83 = 8,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,094.25x = 16,590.83 × 8,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,094.25x = 137,455,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,455,939.05/11,094.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,389.84

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