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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,594.72, 17,377.56 and 8,113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,594.72, 17,377.56 and 8,113.07 is: 11,194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,594.72 : 17,377.56 = 8,113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,594.72/17,377.56 = 8,113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,594.72x = 17,377.56 × 8,113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,594.72x = 140,985,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,985,360.71/12,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,194.01

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