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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.61, 17,296.55 and 8,058.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.61, 17,296.55 and 8,058.83 is: 11,121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.61 : 17,296.55 = 8,058.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.61/17,296.55 = 8,058.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.61x = 17,296.55 × 8,058.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.61x = 139,389,956.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,389,956.04/12,533.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.29

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