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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.94, 17,294.03 and 8,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.94, 17,294.03 and 8,058.86 is: 11,117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.94 : 17,294.03 = 8,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.94/17,294.03 = 8,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.94x = 17,294.03 × 8,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.94x = 139,370,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,370,166.61/12,535.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,117.65

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