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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.56, 16,997.29 and 8,850.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.56, 16,997.29 and 8,850.67 is: 13,260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.56 : 16,997.29 = 8,850.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.56/16,997.29 = 8,850.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.56x = 16,997.29 × 8,850.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.56x = 150,437,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,437,389.85/11,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,260.76

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