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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,560.49, 17,329.92 and 8,086.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,560.49, 17,329.92 and 8,086.83 is: 11,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,560.49 : 17,329.92 = 8,086.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,560.49/17,329.92 = 8,086.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,560.49x = 17,329.92 × 8,086.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,560.49x = 140,144,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,144,116.95/12,560.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.54

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