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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,529.55, 17,282.46 and 8,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,529.55, 17,282.46 and 8,058.96 is: 11,116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,529.55 : 17,282.46 = 8,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,529.55/17,282.46 = 8,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,529.55x = 17,282.46 × 8,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,529.55x = 139,278,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,278,653.84/12,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.01

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