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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,380.68, 17,059.32 and 8,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,380.68, 17,059.32 and 8,252.88 is: 12,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,380.68 : 17,059.32 = 8,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,380.68/17,059.32 = 8,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,380.68x = 17,059.32 × 8,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,380.68x = 140,788,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,788,520.84/11,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.84

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