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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,974.44, 17,976.98 and 8,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,974.44, 17,976.98 and 8,050.92 is: 12,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,974.44 : 17,976.98 = 8,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,974.44/17,976.98 = 8,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,974.44x = 17,976.98 × 8,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,974.44x = 144,731,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,731,227.82/11,974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,086.68

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