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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,200.41, 16,767.81 and 8,727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,200.41, 16,767.81 and 8,727.75 is: 13,066.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,200.41 : 16,767.81 = 8,727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,200.41/16,767.81 = 8,727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,200.41x = 16,767.81 × 8,727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,200.41x = 146,345,253.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,345,253.73/11,200.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,066.06

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