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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,332.15, 17,010.52 and 8,361.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,332.15, 17,010.52 and 8,361.27 is: 12,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,332.15 : 17,010.52 = 8,361.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,332.15/17,010.52 = 8,361.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,332.15x = 17,010.52 × 8,361.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,332.15x = 142,229,550.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,229,550.56/11,332.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,550.98

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