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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,637.59, 17,442.52 and 8,108.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,637.59, 17,442.52 and 8,108.49 is: 12,153.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,637.59 : 17,442.52 = 8,108.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,637.59/17,442.52 = 8,108.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,637.59x = 17,442.52 × 8,108.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,637.59x = 141,432,478.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,432,478.72/11,637.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,153.07

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