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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.88, 17,330.46 and 8,087.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.88, 17,330.46 and 8,087.22 is: 11,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.88 : 17,330.46 = 8,087.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.88/17,330.46 = 8,087.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.88x = 17,330.46 × 8,087.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.88x = 140,155,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,155,242.72/12,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.08

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