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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,444.33, 17,136.45 and 9,211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,444.33, 17,136.45 and 9,211.29 is: 13,792.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,444.33 : 17,136.45 = 9,211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,444.33/17,136.45 = 9,211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,444.33x = 17,136.45 × 9,211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,444.33x = 157,848,764.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,848,764.46/11,444.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.75

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