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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.49, 16,808.57 and 8,336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.49, 16,808.57 and 8,336.49 is: 12,452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.49 : 16,808.57 = 8,336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.49/16,808.57 = 8,336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.49x = 16,808.57 × 8,336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.49x = 140,124,496.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,124,496.56/11,252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,452.75

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