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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,588.38, 17,350.98 and 8,069.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,588.38, 17,350.98 and 8,069.74 is: 12,082.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,588.38 : 17,350.98 = 8,069.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,588.38/17,350.98 = 8,069.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,588.38x = 17,350.98 × 8,069.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,588.38x = 140,017,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,017,897.35/11,588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.61

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