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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,148.40, 16,787.76 and 8,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,148.40, 16,787.76 and 8,247.12 is: 12,418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,148.40 : 16,787.76 = 8,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,148.40/16,787.76 = 8,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,148.40x = 16,787.76 × 8,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,148.40x = 138,450,671.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,671.25/11,148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.88

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