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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,860.52, 17,773.50 and 8,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,860.52, 17,773.50 and 8,099.24 is: 12,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,860.52 : 17,773.50 = 8,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,860.52/17,773.50 = 8,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,860.52x = 17,773.50 × 8,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,860.52x = 143,951,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,951,842.14/11,860.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.06

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