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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,558.22, 17,332.73 and 8,309.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,558.22, 17,332.73 and 8,309.37 is: 11,468.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,558.22 : 17,332.73 = 8,309.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,558.22/17,332.73 = 8,309.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,558.22x = 17,332.73 × 8,309.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,558.22x = 144,024,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,024,066.68/12,558.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.51

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