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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,759.96, 17,630.69 and 8,050.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,759.96, 17,630.69 and 8,050.95 is: 12,070.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,759.96 : 17,630.69 = 8,050.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,759.96/17,630.69 = 8,050.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,759.96x = 17,630.69 × 8,050.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,759.96x = 141,943,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,943,763.40/11,759.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,070.09

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