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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,395.44, 17,099.08 and 8,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,395.44, 17,099.08 and 8,621.28 is: 12,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,395.44 : 17,099.08 = 8,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,395.44/17,099.08 = 8,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,395.44x = 17,099.08 × 8,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,395.44x = 147,415,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,415,934.87/11,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.40

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