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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,844.42, 17,775.92 and 8,263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,844.42, 17,775.92 and 8,263.25 is: 12,401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,844.42 : 17,775.92 = 8,263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,844.42/17,775.92 = 8,263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,844.42x = 17,775.92 × 8,263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,844.42x = 146,886,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,886,936.04/11,844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,401.36

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