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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.80, 16,997.40 and 8,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.80, 16,997.40 and 8,413.20 is: 12,598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.80 : 16,997.40 = 8,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.80/16,997.40 = 8,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.80x = 16,997.40 × 8,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.80x = 143,002,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002,525.68/11,350.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.45

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