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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,777.46, 17,666.73 and 8,330.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,777.46, 17,666.73 and 8,330.10 is: 12,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,777.46 : 17,666.73 = 8,330.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,777.46/17,666.73 = 8,330.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,777.46x = 17,666.73 × 8,330.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,777.46x = 147,165,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,165,627.57/11,777.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.53

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