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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.96, 16,966.26 and 8,849.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.96, 16,966.26 and 8,849.16 is: 13,256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.96 : 16,966.26 = 8,849.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.96/16,966.26 = 8,849.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.96x = 16,966.26 × 8,849.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.96x = 150,137,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,137,149.34/11,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.02

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