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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,525.89, 17,299.12 and 8,510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,525.89, 17,299.12 and 8,510.67 is: 11,753.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,525.89 : 17,299.12 = 8,510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,525.89/17,299.12 = 8,510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,525.89x = 17,299.12 × 8,510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,525.89x = 147,227,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,227,096.29/12,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,753.82

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