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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,261.12, 16,907.52 and 8,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,261.12, 16,907.52 and 8,064 is: 11,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,261.12 : 16,907.52 = 8,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,261.12/16,907.52 = 8,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,261.12x = 16,907.52 × 8,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,261.12x = 136,342,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,342,241.28/12,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.88

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