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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.83, 17,335.05 and 8,942.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.83, 17,335.05 and 8,942.76 is: 13,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.83 : 17,335.05 = 8,942.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.83/17,335.05 = 8,942.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.83x = 17,335.05 × 8,942.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.83x = 155,023,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,023,191.74/11,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.08

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