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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,333.89, 17,001.42 and 8,037.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,333.89, 17,001.42 and 8,037.58 is: 12,056.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,333.89 : 17,001.42 = 8,037.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,333.89/17,001.42 = 8,037.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,333.89x = 17,001.42 × 8,037.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,333.89x = 136,650,273.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,650,273.36/11,333.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.78

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