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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,786.60, 17,679.90 and 8,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,786.60, 17,679.90 and 8,330.60 is: 12,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,786.60 : 17,679.90 = 8,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,786.60/17,679.90 = 8,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,786.60x = 17,679.90 × 8,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,786.60x = 147,284,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,284,174.94/11,786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,495.90

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