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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,508.58, 17,256.66 and 8,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,508.58, 17,256.66 and 8,034.96 is: 11,084.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,508.58 : 17,256.66 = 8,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,508.58/17,256.66 = 8,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,508.58x = 17,256.66 × 8,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,508.58x = 138,656,572.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,656,572.83/12,508.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,084.92

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