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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.05, 17,222.58 and 8,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.05, 17,222.58 and 8,002.70 is: 11,038.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.05 : 17,222.58 = 8,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.05/17,222.58 = 8,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.05x = 17,222.58 × 8,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.05x = 137,827,140.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,827,140.97/12,486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.49

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