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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,382.93, 17,073.79 and 8,037.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,382.93, 17,073.79 and 8,037.43 is: 12,055.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,382.93 : 17,073.79 = 8,037.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,382.93/17,073.79 = 8,037.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,382.93x = 17,073.79 × 8,037.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,382.93x = 137,229,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,229,329.18/11,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,055.71

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