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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,666.70, 17,503.83 and 8,377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,666.70, 17,503.83 and 8,377.02 is: 12,568.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,666.70 : 17,503.83 = 8,377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,666.70/17,503.83 = 8,377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,666.70x = 17,503.83 × 8,377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,666.70x = 146,629,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,629,933.99/11,666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,568.24

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