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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,175.30, 16,762.95 and 8,259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,175.30, 16,762.95 and 8,259.30 is: 12,388.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,175.30 : 16,762.95 = 8,259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,175.30/16,762.95 = 8,259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,175.30x = 16,762.95 × 8,259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,175.30x = 138,450,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,232.94/11,175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.95

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