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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,995.28, 17,999.04 and 8,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,995.28, 17,999.04 and 8,091.50 is: 12,141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,995.28 : 17,999.04 = 8,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,995.28/17,999.04 = 8,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,995.28x = 17,999.04 × 8,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,995.28x = 145,639,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,639,232.16/11,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.38

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