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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,766.64, 16,252.44 and 8,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,766.64, 16,252.44 and 8,795.74 is: 12,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,766.64 : 16,252.44 = 8,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,766.64/16,252.44 = 8,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,766.64x = 16,252.44 × 8,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,766.64x = 142,952,236.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,952,236.61/11,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,148.94

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