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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,462.18, 17,219.58 and 8,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,462.18, 17,219.58 and 8,092.72 is: 12,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,462.18 : 17,219.58 = 8,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,462.18/17,219.58 = 8,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,462.18x = 17,219.58 × 8,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,462.18x = 139,353,239.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,353,239.46/11,462.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,157.66

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