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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,788.30, 17,671.46 and 8,092.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,788.30, 17,671.46 and 8,092.27 is: 12,130.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,788.30 : 17,671.46 = 8,092.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,788.30/17,671.46 = 8,092.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,788.30x = 17,671.46 × 8,092.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,788.30x = 143,002,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,002,186.49/11,788.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,130.86

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