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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.46, 17,007.03 and 8,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.46, 17,007.03 and 8,073.66 is: 12,115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.46 : 17,007.03 = 8,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.46/17,007.03 = 8,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.46x = 17,007.03 × 8,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.46x = 137,308,977.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,308,977.83/11,333.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.36

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