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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.33, 16,947.43 and 8,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.33, 16,947.43 and 8,334.88 is: 12,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.33 : 16,947.43 = 8,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.33/16,947.43 = 8,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.33x = 16,947.43 × 8,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.33x = 141,254,732.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,254,732.15/11,287.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.45

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