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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,359.35, 17,063.87 and 8,093.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,359.35, 17,063.87 and 8,093.43 is: 12,157.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,359.35 : 17,063.87 = 8,093.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,359.35/17,063.87 = 8,093.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,359.35x = 17,063.87 × 8,093.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,359.35x = 138,105,196.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,105,196.91/11,359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.84

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