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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,580.71, 17,370.60 and 8,060.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,580.71, 17,370.60 and 8,060.55 is: 12,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,580.71 : 17,370.60 = 8,060.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,580.71/17,370.60 = 8,060.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,580.71x = 17,370.60 × 8,060.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,580.71x = 140,016,589.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,016,589.83/11,580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.50

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