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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,579.06, 17,364.06 and 8,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,579.06, 17,364.06 and 8,103 is: 11,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,579.06 : 17,364.06 = 8,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,579.06/17,364.06 = 8,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,579.06x = 17,364.06 × 8,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,579.06x = 140,700,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,700,978.18/12,579.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.33

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