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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.09, 17,005.21 and 8,041.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.09, 17,005.21 and 8,041.16 is: 12,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.09 : 17,005.21 = 8,041.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.09/17,005.21 = 8,041.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.09x = 17,005.21 × 8,041.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.09x = 136,741,614.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,741,614.44/11,338.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,060.37

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