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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,452.68, 17,169.54 and 8,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,452.68, 17,169.54 and 8,679.16 is: 11,966.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,452.68 : 17,169.54 = 8,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,452.68/17,169.54 = 8,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,452.68x = 17,169.54 × 8,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,452.68x = 149,017,184.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,017,184.79/12,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,966.68

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