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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,210.70, 16,821.45 and 8,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,210.70, 16,821.45 and 8,577.30 is: 12,870.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,210.70 : 16,821.45 = 8,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,210.70/16,821.45 = 8,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,210.70x = 16,821.45 × 8,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,210.70x = 144,282,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,282,623.09/11,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,870.08

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