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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,394.08, 17,059.80 and 8,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,394.08, 17,059.80 and 8,622.08 is: 12,909.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,394.08 : 17,059.80 = 8,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,394.08/17,059.80 = 8,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,394.08x = 17,059.80 × 8,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,394.08x = 147,090,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,090,960.38/11,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,909.42

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