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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.36, 16,801.20 and 8,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.36, 16,801.20 and 8,266.56 is: 12,388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.36 : 16,801.20 = 8,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.36/16,801.20 = 8,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.36x = 16,801.20 × 8,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.36x = 138,888,127.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,888,127.87/11,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.16

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