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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,503.93, 17,257.73 and 8,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,503.93, 17,257.73 and 8,033.27 is: 11,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,503.93 : 17,257.73 = 8,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,503.93/17,257.73 = 8,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,503.93x = 17,257.73 × 8,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,503.93x = 138,635,878.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,635,878.22/12,503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.39

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