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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,254.51, 16,906.37 and 8,004.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,254.51, 16,906.37 and 8,004.21 is: 11,042.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,254.51 : 16,906.37 = 8,004.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,254.51/16,906.37 = 8,004.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,254.51x = 16,906.37 × 8,004.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,254.51x = 135,322,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,322,095.80/12,254.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.64

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