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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,263.80, 16,895.70 and 8,671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,263.80, 16,895.70 and 8,671.80 is: 13,007.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,263.80 : 16,895.70 = 8,671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,263.80/16,895.70 = 8,671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,263.80x = 16,895.70 × 8,671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,263.80x = 146,516,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,516,131.26/11,263.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.70

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