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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,379.48, 17,129.61 and 8,115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,379.48, 17,129.61 and 8,115.16 is: 12,215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,379.48 : 17,129.61 = 8,115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,379.48/17,129.61 = 8,115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,379.48x = 17,129.61 × 8,115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,379.48x = 139,009,525.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,009,525.89/11,379.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,215.81

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