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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,203.30, 16,821.15 and 8,449.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,203.30, 16,821.15 and 8,449.30 is: 12,686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,203.30 : 16,821.15 = 8,449.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,203.30/16,821.15 = 8,449.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,203.30x = 16,821.15 × 8,449.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,203.30x = 142,126,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,126,942.70/11,203.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,686.17

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