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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,307.61, 16,955.19 and 8,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,307.61, 16,955.19 and 8,982.52 is: 13,468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,307.61 : 16,955.19 = 8,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,307.61/16,955.19 = 8,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,307.61x = 16,955.19 × 8,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,307.61x = 152,300,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,300,333.28/11,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.83

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