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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,753.48, 17,620.68 and 8,046.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,753.48, 17,620.68 and 8,046.56 is: 12,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,753.48 : 17,620.68 = 8,046.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,753.48/17,620.68 = 8,046.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,753.48x = 17,620.68 × 8,046.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,753.48x = 141,785,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,785,858.86/11,753.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.31

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