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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,498.93, 17,248.27 and 8,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,498.93, 17,248.27 and 8,107.76 is: 12,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,498.93 : 17,248.27 = 8,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,498.93/17,248.27 = 8,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,498.93x = 17,248.27 × 8,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,498.93x = 139,844,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,844,833.58/11,498.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.55

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