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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.03, 17,991.05 and 8,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.03, 17,991.05 and 8,252.64 is: 12,362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.03 : 17,991.05 = 8,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.03/17,991.05 = 8,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.03x = 17,991.05 × 8,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.03x = 148,473,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,473,617.61/12,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.47

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