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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,475.29, 17,186.65 and 8,691.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,475.29, 17,186.65 and 8,691.61 is: 11,974.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,475.29 : 17,186.65 = 8,691.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,475.29/17,186.65 = 8,691.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,475.29x = 17,186.65 × 8,691.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,475.29x = 149,379,626.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,379,626.90/12,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,974.04

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