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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,505.30, 17,219.55 and 8,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,505.30, 17,219.55 and 8,049.30 is: 12,047.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,505.30 : 17,219.55 = 8,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,505.30/17,219.55 = 8,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,505.30x = 17,219.55 × 8,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,505.30x = 138,605,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,605,323.82/11,505.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,047.08

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