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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,482.08, 17,228.64 and 8,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,482.08, 17,228.64 and 8,566.08 is: 12,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,482.08 : 17,228.64 = 8,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,482.08/17,228.64 = 8,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,482.08x = 17,228.64 × 8,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,482.08x = 147,581,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,581,908.53/11,482.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.24

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