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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,769.52, 17,641.98 and 8,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,769.52, 17,641.98 and 8,644.88 is: 12,958.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,769.52 : 17,641.98 = 8,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,769.52/17,641.98 = 8,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,769.52x = 17,641.98 × 8,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,769.52x = 152,512,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,512,800.06/11,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.29

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