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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,496.03, 17,220.97 and 8,382.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,496.03, 17,220.97 and 8,382.62 is: 12,557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,496.03 : 17,220.97 = 8,382.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,496.03/17,220.97 = 8,382.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,496.03x = 17,220.97 × 8,382.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,496.03x = 144,356,901.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,356,901.07/11,496.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,557.11

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