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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,389.40, 17,084.10 and 10,083.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,389.40, 17,084.10 and 10,083.80 is: 15,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,389.40 : 17,084.10 = 10,083.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,389.40/17,084.10 = 10,083.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,389.40x = 17,084.10 × 10,083.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,389.40x = 172,272,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,272,647.58/11,389.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.70

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