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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,368.60, 17,052.90 and 8,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,368.60, 17,052.90 and 8,452.60 is: 12,678.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,368.60 : 17,052.90 = 8,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,368.60/17,052.90 = 8,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,368.60x = 17,052.90 × 8,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,368.60x = 144,141,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,141,342.54/11,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.90

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