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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,506.49, 17,261.26 and 8,035.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,506.49, 17,261.26 and 8,035.83 is: 11,090.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,506.49 : 17,261.26 = 8,035.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,506.49/17,261.26 = 8,035.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,506.49x = 17,261.26 × 8,035.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,506.49x = 138,708,550.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,708,550.95/12,506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.93

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