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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,845.44, 17,774.64 and 8,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,845.44, 17,774.64 and 8,900.28 is: 13,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,845.44 : 17,774.64 = 8,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,845.44/17,774.64 = 8,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,845.44x = 17,774.64 × 8,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,845.44x = 158,199,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,199,272.90/11,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,355.29

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