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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.08, 17,592.90 and 8,786.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.08, 17,592.90 and 8,786.18 is: 13,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.08 : 17,592.90 = 8,786.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.08/17,592.90 = 8,786.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.08x = 17,592.90 × 8,786.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.08x = 154,574,386.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,574,386.12/11,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,161.90

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