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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,526.76, 17,298.42 and 8,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,526.76, 17,298.42 and 8,060.96 is: 11,131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,526.76 : 17,298.42 = 8,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,526.76/17,298.42 = 8,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,526.76x = 17,298.42 × 8,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,526.76x = 139,441,871.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,441,871.68/12,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,131.52

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