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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,508.95, 17,262.40 and 8,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,508.95, 17,262.40 and 8,032.74 is: 11,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,508.95 : 17,262.40 = 8,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,508.95/17,262.40 = 8,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,508.95x = 17,262.40 × 8,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,508.95x = 138,664,381.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,664,381.02/12,508.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.21

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