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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,496.44, 17,237.46 and 8,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,496.44, 17,237.46 and 8,741 is: 13,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,496.44 : 17,237.46 = 8,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,496.44/17,237.46 = 8,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,496.44x = 17,237.46 × 8,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,496.44x = 150,672,637.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,672,637.86/11,496.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,106.03

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