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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,510.39, 17,275.82 and 8,041.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,510.39, 17,275.82 and 8,041.93 is: 11,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,510.39 : 17,275.82 = 8,041.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,510.39/17,275.82 = 8,041.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,510.39x = 17,275.82 × 8,041.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,510.39x = 138,930,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,930,912.05/12,510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.24

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