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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,586.92, 17,355.51 and 8,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,586.92, 17,355.51 and 8,043.41 is: 11,090.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,586.92 : 17,355.51 = 8,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,586.92/17,355.51 = 8,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,586.92x = 17,355.51 × 8,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,586.92x = 139,597,395.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,597,395.91/12,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.67

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