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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.72, 17,291.70 and 8,286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.72, 17,291.70 and 8,286.82 is: 11,430.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.72 : 17,291.70 = 8,286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.72/17,291.70 = 8,286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.72x = 17,291.70 × 8,286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.72x = 143,293,205.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,293,205.39/12,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,430.79

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