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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,554.26, 17,323.07 and 8,084.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,554.26, 17,323.07 and 8,084.07 is: 11,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,554.26 : 17,323.07 = 8,084.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,554.26/17,323.07 = 8,084.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,554.26x = 17,323.07 × 8,084.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,554.26x = 140,040,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,040,870.07/12,554.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.85

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