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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,306.52, 16,977.09 and 8,055.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,306.52, 16,977.09 and 8,055.71 is: 11,113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,306.52 : 16,977.09 = 8,055.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,306.52/16,977.09 = 8,055.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,306.52x = 16,977.09 × 8,055.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,306.52x = 136,762,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,762,513.68/12,306.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,113.01

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