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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,287.91, 16,925.70 and 8,962.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,287.91, 16,925.70 and 8,962.85 is: 13,439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,287.91 : 16,925.70 = 8,962.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,287.91/16,925.70 = 8,962.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,287.91x = 16,925.70 × 8,962.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,287.91x = 151,702,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,702,552.56/11,287.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,439.38

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