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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.44, 17,357.04 and 8,101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.44, 17,357.04 and 8,101.38 is: 11,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.44 : 17,357.04 = 8,101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.44/17,357.04 = 8,101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.44x = 17,357.04 × 8,101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.44x = 140,615,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,615,976.72/12,577.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.02

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