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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,162.81, 16,744.21 and 8,699.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,162.81, 16,744.21 and 8,699.47 is: 13,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,162.81 : 16,744.21 = 8,699.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,162.81/16,744.21 = 8,699.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,162.81x = 16,744.21 × 8,699.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,162.81x = 145,665,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,665,752.57/11,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.21

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