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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,603.62, 17,399.73 and 8,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,603.62, 17,399.73 and 8,095.30 is: 12,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,603.62 : 17,399.73 = 8,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,603.62/17,399.73 = 8,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,603.62x = 17,399.73 × 8,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,603.62x = 140,856,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,856,034.27/11,603.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.97

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