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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,368.43, 17,060.49 and 8,589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,368.43, 17,060.49 and 8,589.78 is: 11,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,368.43 : 17,060.49 = 8,589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,368.43/17,060.49 = 8,589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,368.43x = 17,060.49 × 8,589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,368.43x = 146,545,855.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,545,855.79/12,368.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.38

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