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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,536.98, 17,302.94 and 8,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,536.98, 17,302.94 and 8,001.62 is: 11,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,536.98 : 17,302.94 = 8,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,536.98/17,302.94 = 8,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,536.98x = 17,302.94 × 8,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,536.98x = 138,451,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,451,477.50/12,536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.45

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