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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,541.38, 17,304.27 and 8,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,541.38, 17,304.27 and 8,508.76 is: 11,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,541.38 : 17,304.27 = 8,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,541.38/17,304.27 = 8,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,541.38x = 17,304.27 × 8,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,541.38x = 147,237,902.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,237,902.57/12,541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,740.17

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