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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.20, 17,007.30 and 8,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.20, 17,007.30 and 8,266.20 is: 12,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.20 : 17,007.30 = 8,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.20/17,007.30 = 8,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.20x = 17,007.30 × 8,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.20x = 140,585,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,585,743.26/11,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,399.30

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