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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,635.29, 17,452.16 and 8,669.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,635.29, 17,452.16 and 8,669.53 is: 11,974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,635.29 : 17,452.16 = 8,669.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,635.29/17,452.16 = 8,669.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,635.29x = 17,452.16 × 8,669.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,635.29x = 151,302,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,302,024.68/12,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,974.56

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