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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,315.60, 17,009.85 and 8,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,315.60, 17,009.85 and 8,051.30 is: 12,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,315.60 : 17,009.85 = 8,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,315.60/17,009.85 = 8,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,315.60x = 17,009.85 × 8,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,315.60x = 136,951,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,951,405.31/11,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.88

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