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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,336.30, 17,004.45 and 8,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,336.30, 17,004.45 and 8,209.70 is: 12,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,336.30 : 17,004.45 = 8,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,336.30/17,004.45 = 8,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,336.30x = 17,004.45 × 8,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,336.30x = 139,601,433.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,601,433.17/11,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,314.55

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