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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,183.80, 16,751.40 and 8,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,183.80, 16,751.40 and 8,996.80 is: 13,475.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,183.80 : 16,751.40 = 8,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,183.80/16,751.40 = 8,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,183.80x = 16,751.40 × 8,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,183.80x = 150,708,995.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,708,995.52/11,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.65

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