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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,292.68, 16,944.96 and 8,026.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,292.68, 16,944.96 and 8,026.76 is: 12,044.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,292.68 : 16,944.96 = 8,026.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,292.68/16,944.96 = 8,026.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,292.68x = 16,944.96 × 8,026.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,292.68x = 136,013,127.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,013,127.13/11,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,044.36

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