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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,528.58, 17,281.62 and 8,058.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,528.58, 17,281.62 and 8,058.16 is: 11,115.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,528.58 : 17,281.62 = 8,058.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,528.58/17,281.62 = 8,058.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,528.58x = 17,281.62 × 8,058.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,528.58x = 139,258,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,258,059.02/12,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,115.23

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