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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,571.85, 17,346.75 and 8,094.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,571.85, 17,346.75 and 8,094.71 is: 11,169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,571.85 : 17,346.75 = 8,094.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,571.85/17,346.75 = 8,094.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,571.85x = 17,346.75 × 8,094.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,571.85x = 140,416,910.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,416,910.69/12,571.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,169.15

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