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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.05, 16,966.92 and 8,550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.05, 16,966.92 and 8,550.28 is: 12,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.05 : 16,966.92 = 8,550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.05/16,966.92 = 8,550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.05x = 16,966.92 × 8,550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.05x = 145,071,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,071,826.48/11,332.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.90

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