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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,405.88, 17,106.38 and 8,771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,405.88, 17,106.38 and 8,771.76 is: 13,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,405.88 : 17,106.38 = 8,771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,405.88/17,106.38 = 8,771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,405.88x = 17,106.38 × 8,771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,405.88x = 150,053,059.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,053,059.83/11,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,155.76

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