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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,418.05, 17,094.26 and 8,436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,418.05, 17,094.26 and 8,436.44 is: 12,630.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,418.05 : 17,094.26 = 8,436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,418.05/17,094.26 = 8,436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,418.05x = 17,094.26 × 8,436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,418.05x = 144,214,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,214,571.18/11,418.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,630.41

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