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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.40, 16,954.92 and 8,531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.40, 16,954.92 and 8,531.44 is: 12,802.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.40 : 16,954.92 = 8,531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.40/16,954.92 = 8,531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.40x = 16,954.92 × 8,531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.40x = 144,649,882.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,649,882.68/11,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.69

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