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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,183.70, 16,775.55 and 8,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,183.70, 16,775.55 and 8,996.70 is: 13,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,183.70 : 16,775.55 = 8,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,183.70/16,775.55 = 8,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,183.70x = 16,775.55 × 8,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,183.70x = 150,924,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,924,590.69/11,183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.05

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