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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,570.76, 17,359.32 and 8,104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,570.76, 17,359.32 and 8,104.96 is: 11,192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,570.76 : 17,359.32 = 8,104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,570.76/17,359.32 = 8,104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,570.76x = 17,359.32 × 8,104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,570.76x = 140,696,594.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,696,594.23/12,570.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.37

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