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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,511.21, 17,266.82 and 8,230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,511.21, 17,266.82 and 8,230.71 is: 12,346.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,511.21 : 17,266.82 = 8,230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,511.21/17,266.82 = 8,230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,511.21x = 17,266.82 × 8,230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,511.21x = 142,118,257.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,118,257.94/11,511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.07

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