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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,350.14, 17,005.95 and 8,046.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,350.14, 17,005.95 and 8,046.78 is: 12,056.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,350.14 : 17,005.95 = 8,046.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,350.14/17,005.95 = 8,046.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,350.14x = 17,005.95 × 8,046.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,350.14x = 136,843,138.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,843,138.34/11,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,056.52

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