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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,595.90, 17,383.05 and 8,085.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,595.90, 17,383.05 and 8,085.90 is: 12,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,595.90 : 17,383.05 = 8,085.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,595.90/17,383.05 = 8,085.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,595.90x = 17,383.05 × 8,085.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,595.90x = 140,557,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,557,604.00/11,595.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,121.32

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