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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,452.70, 17,176.26 and 8,369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,452.70, 17,176.26 and 8,369.03 is: 12,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,452.70 : 17,176.26 = 8,369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,452.70/17,176.26 = 8,369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,452.70x = 17,176.26 × 8,369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,452.70x = 143,748,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,748,635.23/11,452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.51

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