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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,508.92, 17,237.42 and 8,061.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,508.92, 17,237.42 and 8,061.56 is: 12,074.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,508.92 : 17,237.42 = 8,061.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,508.92/17,237.42 = 8,061.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,508.92x = 17,237.42 × 8,061.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,508.92x = 138,960,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,960,495.58/11,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,074.16

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