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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,298.60, 16,984.35 and 8,034.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,298.60, 16,984.35 and 8,034.30 is: 12,077.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,298.60 : 16,984.35 = 8,034.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,298.60/16,984.35 = 8,034.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,298.60x = 16,984.35 × 8,034.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,298.60x = 136,457,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,457,363.21/11,298.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.37

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