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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.97, 17,050.01 and 8,592.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.97, 17,050.01 and 8,592.27 is: 11,846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.97 : 17,050.01 = 8,592.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.97/17,050.01 = 8,592.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.97x = 17,050.01 × 8,592.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.97x = 146,498,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,498,246.46/12,365.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.89

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