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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,774.03, 17,644.64 and 8,848.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,774.03, 17,644.64 and 8,848.91 is: 13,261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,774.03 : 17,644.64 = 8,848.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,774.03/17,644.64 = 8,848.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,774.03x = 17,644.64 × 8,848.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,774.03x = 156,135,831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,135,831.21/11,774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,261.04

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