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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.36, 16,746.72 and 8,368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.36, 16,746.72 and 8,368.32 is: 12,594.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.36 : 16,746.72 = 8,368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.36/16,746.72 = 8,368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.36x = 16,746.72 × 8,368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.36x = 140,141,911.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,141,911.91/11,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,594.35

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