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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.86, 17,277.37 and 8,055.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.86, 17,277.37 and 8,055.27 is: 11,110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.86 : 17,277.37 = 8,055.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.86/17,277.37 = 8,055.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.86x = 17,277.37 × 8,055.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.86x = 139,173,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,173,860.10/12,525.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,110.92

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