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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,204.96, 16,792.74 and 8,095.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,204.96, 16,792.74 and 8,095.32 is: 12,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,204.96 : 16,792.74 = 8,095.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,204.96/16,792.74 = 8,095.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,204.96x = 16,792.74 × 8,095.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,204.96x = 135,942,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,942,579.52/11,204.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.36

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