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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.59, 16,917.66 and 8,008.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.59, 16,917.66 and 8,008.29 is: 11,053.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.59 : 16,917.66 = 8,008.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.59/16,917.66 = 8,008.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.59x = 16,917.66 × 8,008.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.59x = 135,481,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,481,527.40/12,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.77

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