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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.78, 17,330.33 and 8,087.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.78, 17,330.33 and 8,087.12 is: 11,157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.78 : 17,330.33 = 8,087.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.78/17,330.33 = 8,087.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.78x = 17,330.33 × 8,087.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.78x = 140,152,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,152,508.90/12,560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.94

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