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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,562.99, 17,333.37 and 8,089.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,562.99, 17,333.37 and 8,089.33 is: 11,160.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,562.99 : 17,333.37 = 8,089.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,562.99/17,333.37 = 8,089.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,562.99x = 17,333.37 × 8,089.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,562.99x = 140,215,349.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,215,349.94/12,562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.99

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