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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,168.80, 16,748.22 and 8,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,168.80, 16,748.22 and 8,035.72 is: 12,050.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,168.80 : 16,748.22 = 8,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,168.80/16,748.22 = 8,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,168.80x = 16,748.22 × 8,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,168.80x = 134,584,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,584,006.42/11,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.00

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