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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,883.84, 17,792.48 and 8,952.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,883.84, 17,792.48 and 8,952.96 is: 13,404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,883.84 : 17,792.48 = 8,952.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,883.84/17,792.48 = 8,952.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,883.84x = 17,792.48 × 8,952.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,883.84x = 159,295,361.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,295,361.74/11,883.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.37

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