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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,277.04, 16,951.92 and 8,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,277.04, 16,951.92 and 8,030.96 is: 11,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,277.04 : 16,951.92 = 8,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,277.04/16,951.92 = 8,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,277.04x = 16,951.92 × 8,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,277.04x = 136,140,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,140,191.44/12,277.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,089.01

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