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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,211.80, 16,817.70 and 8,113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,211.80, 16,817.70 and 8,113.55 is: 12,170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,211.80 : 16,817.70 = 8,113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,211.80/16,817.70 = 8,113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,211.80x = 16,817.70 × 8,113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,211.80x = 136,451,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,451,249.84/11,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,170.33

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