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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,730.92, 17,581.62 and 8,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,730.92, 17,581.62 and 8,381.73 is: 12,562.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,730.92 : 17,581.62 = 8,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,730.92/17,581.62 = 8,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,730.92x = 17,581.62 × 8,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,730.92x = 147,364,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,364,466.17/11,730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.06

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