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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.42, 17,334.46 and 8,942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.42, 17,334.46 and 8,942.36 is: 13,399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.42 : 17,334.46 = 8,942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.42/17,334.46 = 8,942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.42x = 17,334.46 × 8,942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.42x = 155,010,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,010,981.73/11,568.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,399.49

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