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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.16, 16,971.84 and 8,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.16, 16,971.84 and 8,744.16 is: 13,091.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.16 : 16,971.84 = 8,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.16/16,971.84 = 8,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.16x = 16,971.84 × 8,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.16x = 148,404,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,404,484.45/11,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,091.25

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