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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,338.90, 17,008.92 and 8,042.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,338.90, 17,008.92 and 8,042.58 is: 12,064.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,338.90 : 17,008.92 = 8,042.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,338.90/17,008.92 = 8,042.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,338.90x = 17,008.92 × 8,042.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,338.90x = 136,795,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,795,599.81/11,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,064.27

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