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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,511.04, 17,266.79 and 8,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,511.04, 17,266.79 and 8,207.74 is: 11,327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,511.04 : 17,266.79 = 8,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,511.04/17,266.79 = 8,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,511.04x = 17,266.79 × 8,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,511.04x = 141,721,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,721,300.31/12,511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,327.70

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