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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.04, 17,076.28 and 8,265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.04, 17,076.28 and 8,265.16 is: 12,400.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.04 : 17,076.28 = 8,265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.04/17,076.28 = 8,265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.04x = 17,076.28 × 8,265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.04x = 141,138,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,138,186.40/11,382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.08

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