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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,520.84, 17,280.94 and 8,060.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,520.84, 17,280.94 and 8,060.36 is: 12,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,520.84 : 17,280.94 = 8,060.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,520.84/17,280.94 = 8,060.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,520.84x = 17,280.94 × 8,060.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,520.84x = 139,290,597.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,290,597.54/11,520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.32

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