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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,744.39, 17,598.10 and 9,082.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,744.39, 17,598.10 and 9,082.49 is: 13,609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,744.39 : 17,598.10 = 9,082.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,744.39/17,598.10 = 9,082.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,744.39x = 17,598.10 × 9,082.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,744.39x = 159,834,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,834,600.62/11,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,609.45

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