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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,376.02, 17,067.28 and 8,259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,376.02, 17,067.28 and 8,259.14 is: 12,391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,376.02 : 17,067.28 = 8,259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,376.02/17,067.28 = 8,259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,376.02x = 17,067.28 × 8,259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,376.02x = 140,961,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,961,054.94/11,376.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,391.07

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