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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.74, 17,333.03 and 8,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.74, 17,333.03 and 8,089.08 is: 11,160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.74 : 17,333.03 = 8,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.74/17,333.03 = 8,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.74x = 17,333.03 × 8,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.74x = 140,208,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,208,225.87/12,562.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.64

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