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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,488.83, 17,237.34 and 7,950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,488.83, 17,237.34 and 7,950.55 is: 10,973.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,488.83 : 17,237.34 = 7,950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,488.83/17,237.34 = 7,950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,488.83x = 17,237.34 × 7,950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,488.83x = 137,046,333.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,046,333.54/12,488.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.51

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