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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.40, 16,908.96 and 8,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.40, 16,908.96 and 8,006.08 is: 11,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.40 : 16,908.96 = 8,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.40/16,908.96 = 8,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.40x = 16,908.96 × 8,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.40x = 135,374,486.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,374,486.48/12,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.21

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