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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,535.73, 17,294.66 and 8,061.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,535.73, 17,294.66 and 8,061.95 is: 11,122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,535.73 : 17,294.66 = 8,061.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,535.73/17,294.66 = 8,061.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,535.73x = 17,294.66 × 8,061.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,535.73x = 139,428,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,428,557.40/12,535.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.50

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