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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,806.80, 17,689.76 and 8,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,806.80, 17,689.76 and 8,290.14 is: 12,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,806.80 : 17,689.76 = 8,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,806.80/17,689.76 = 8,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,806.80x = 17,689.76 × 8,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,806.80x = 146,650,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,650,545.52/11,806.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.85

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