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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,405.02, 17,107.52 and 8,304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,405.02, 17,107.52 and 8,304.75 is: 12,457.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,405.02 : 17,107.52 = 8,304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,405.02/17,107.52 = 8,304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,405.02x = 17,107.52 × 8,304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,405.02x = 142,073,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,073,676.72/11,405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,457.12

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