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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,248.74, 16,802.99 and 8,332.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,248.74, 16,802.99 and 8,332.74 is: 12,447.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,248.74 : 16,802.99 = 8,332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,248.74/16,802.99 = 8,332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,248.74x = 16,802.99 × 8,332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,248.74x = 140,014,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,014,905.23/11,248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,447.16

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