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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,570.97, 17,338.26 and 8,944.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,570.97, 17,338.26 and 8,944.89 is: 13,403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,570.97 : 17,338.26 = 8,944.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,570.97/17,338.26 = 8,944.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,570.97x = 17,338.26 × 8,944.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,570.97x = 155,088,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,088,828.49/11,570.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.27

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