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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.43, 17,004.04 and 8,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.43, 17,004.04 and 8,562.08 is: 12,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.43 : 17,004.04 = 8,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.43/17,004.04 = 8,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.43x = 17,004.04 × 8,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.43x = 145,589,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,589,950.80/11,344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,833.61

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