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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,344.72, 16,994.40 and 8,867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,344.72, 16,994.40 and 8,867.20 is: 13,283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,344.72 : 16,994.40 = 8,867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,344.72/16,994.40 = 8,867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,344.72x = 16,994.40 × 8,867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,344.72x = 150,692,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,692,743.68/11,344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,283.07

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