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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,404.06, 17,110.41 and 8,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,404.06, 17,110.41 and 8,155.88 is: 11,250.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,404.06 : 17,110.41 = 8,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,404.06/17,110.41 = 8,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,404.06x = 17,110.41 × 8,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,404.06x = 139,550,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,550,450.71/12,404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.39

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