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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,127.39, 16,681.74 and 8,673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,127.39, 16,681.74 and 8,673.09 is: 13,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,127.39 : 16,681.74 = 8,673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,127.39/16,681.74 = 8,673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,127.39x = 16,681.74 × 8,673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,127.39x = 144,682,232.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,682,232.38/11,127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.35

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