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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.52, 16,917.93 and 8,016.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.52, 16,917.93 and 8,016.03 is: 11,059.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.52 : 16,917.93 = 8,016.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.52/16,917.93 = 8,016.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.52x = 16,917.93 × 8,016.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.52x = 135,614,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,614,634.42/12,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.28

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