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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,319.86, 16,983.44 and 8,030.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,319.86, 16,983.44 and 8,030.26 is: 12,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,319.86 : 16,983.44 = 8,030.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,319.86/16,983.44 = 8,030.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,319.86x = 16,983.44 × 8,030.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,319.86x = 136,381,438.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,381,438.89/11,319.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.98

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