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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,609.70, 17,424.27 and 8,849.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,609.70, 17,424.27 and 8,849.22 is: 13,281.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,609.70 : 17,424.27 = 8,849.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,609.70/17,424.27 = 8,849.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,609.70x = 17,424.27 × 8,849.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,609.70x = 154,191,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,191,198.57/11,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.24

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