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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,445.09, 17,091.28 and 8,951.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,445.09, 17,091.28 and 8,951.91 is: 13,368.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,445.09 : 17,091.28 = 8,951.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,445.09/17,091.28 = 8,951.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,445.09x = 17,091.28 × 8,951.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,445.09x = 152,999,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,999,555.59/11,445.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,368.14

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