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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.71, 17,279.33 and 8,540.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.71, 17,279.33 and 8,540.51 is: 11,781.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.71 : 17,279.33 = 8,540.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.71/17,279.33 = 8,540.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.71x = 17,279.33 × 8,540.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.71x = 147,574,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,574,161.56/12,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,781.71

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