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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,549.16, 17,329.36 and 8,080.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,549.16, 17,329.36 and 8,080.76 is: 11,158.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,549.16 : 17,329.36 = 8,080.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,549.16/17,329.36 = 8,080.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,549.16x = 17,329.36 × 8,080.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,549.16x = 140,034,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,034,399.11/12,549.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.87

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