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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.49, 17,276.85 and 8,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.49, 17,276.85 and 8,054.90 is: 11,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.49 : 17,276.85 = 8,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.49/17,276.85 = 8,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.49x = 17,276.85 × 8,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.49x = 139,163,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,163,212.68/12,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.40

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