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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,283.02, 16,950.60 and 8,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,283.02, 16,950.60 and 8,037 is: 11,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,283.02 : 16,950.60 = 8,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,283.02/16,950.60 = 8,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,283.02x = 16,950.60 × 8,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,283.02x = 136,231,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,231,972.20/12,283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,091.08

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