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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,252.89, 16,853.02 and 8,897.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,252.89, 16,853.02 and 8,897.07 is: 13,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,252.89 : 16,853.02 = 8,897.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,252.89/16,853.02 = 8,897.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,252.89x = 16,853.02 × 8,897.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,252.89x = 149,942,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,942,498.65/11,252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,324.80

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