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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,588.02, 17,363.82 and 9,056.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,588.02, 17,363.82 and 9,056.02 is: 12,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,588.02 : 17,363.82 = 9,056.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,588.02/17,363.82 = 9,056.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,588.02x = 17,363.82 × 9,056.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,588.02x = 157,247,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,247,101.20/12,588.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,491.81

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