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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,254.52, 16,893.48 and 8,296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,254.52, 16,893.48 and 8,296.32 is: 12,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,254.52 : 16,893.48 = 8,296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,254.52/16,893.48 = 8,296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,254.52x = 16,893.48 × 8,296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,254.52x = 140,153,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,153,715.99/11,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,453.10

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