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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,275.40, 16,898.70 and 8,193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,275.40, 16,898.70 and 8,193.80 is: 12,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,275.40 : 16,898.70 = 8,193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,275.40/16,898.70 = 8,193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,275.40x = 16,898.70 × 8,193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,275.40x = 138,464,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,464,568.06/11,275.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,280.24

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