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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,296.08, 16,937.94 and 8,971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,296.08, 16,937.94 and 8,971.02 is: 13,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,296.08 : 16,937.94 = 8,971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,296.08/16,937.94 = 8,971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,296.08x = 16,937.94 × 8,971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,296.08x = 151,950,598.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,950,598.50/11,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,451.62

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