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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,518.84, 17,277.94 and 8,058.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,518.84, 17,277.94 and 8,058.36 is: 12,087.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,518.84 : 17,277.94 = 8,058.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,518.84/17,277.94 = 8,058.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,518.84x = 17,277.94 × 8,058.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,518.84x = 139,231,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,231,860.58/11,518.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,087.32

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