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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,417.16, 15,750.02 and 8,894.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,417.16, 15,750.02 and 8,894.76 is: 12,270.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,417.16 : 15,750.02 = 8,894.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,417.16/15,750.02 = 8,894.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,417.16x = 15,750.02 × 8,894.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,417.16x = 140,092,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,092,647.90/11,417.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.36

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