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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,104.56, 16,626.06 and 8,872.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,104.56, 16,626.06 and 8,872.74 is: 13,284.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,104.56 : 16,626.06 = 8,872.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,104.56/16,626.06 = 8,872.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,104.56x = 16,626.06 × 8,872.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,104.56x = 147,518,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,518,707.60/11,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.52

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