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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,544.79, 17,323.52 and 8,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,544.79, 17,323.52 and 8,076.30 is: 11,152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,544.79 : 17,323.52 = 8,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,544.79/17,323.52 = 8,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,544.79x = 17,323.52 × 8,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,544.79x = 139,909,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,909,904.19/12,544.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,152.83

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