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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,252.69, 16,903.85 and 8,002.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,252.69, 16,903.85 and 8,002.41 is: 11,040.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,252.69 : 16,903.85 = 8,002.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,252.69/16,903.85 = 8,002.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,252.69x = 16,903.85 × 8,002.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,252.69x = 135,271,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,271,498.27/12,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.15

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