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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,337.09, 17,003.71 and 8,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,337.09, 17,003.71 and 8,040.16 is: 12,058.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,337.09 : 17,003.71 = 8,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,337.09/17,003.71 = 8,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,337.09x = 17,003.71 × 8,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,337.09x = 136,712,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,712,548.99/11,337.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,058.87

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