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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,325.96, 16,995.78 and 8,066.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,325.96, 16,995.78 and 8,066.16 is: 12,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,325.96 : 16,995.78 = 8,066.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,325.96/16,995.78 = 8,066.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,325.96x = 16,995.78 × 8,066.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,325.96x = 137,090,680.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,090,680.80/11,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,104.11

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