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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.04, 16,222.30 and 8,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.04, 16,222.30 and 8,754.68 is: 12,093.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.04 : 16,222.30 = 8,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.04/16,222.30 = 8,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.04x = 16,222.30 × 8,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.04x = 142,021,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,021,088.66/11,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,093.04

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