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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,427.98, 17,114.28 and 7,908.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,427.98, 17,114.28 and 7,908.12 is: 11,843.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,427.98 : 17,114.28 = 7,908.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,427.98/17,114.28 = 7,908.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,427.98x = 17,114.28 × 7,908.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,427.98x = 135,341,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,341,779.95/11,427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.02

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