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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,676.27, 17,474.96 and 8,691.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,676.27, 17,474.96 and 8,691.07 is: 11,981.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,676.27 : 17,474.96 = 8,691.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,676.27/17,474.96 = 8,691.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,676.27x = 17,474.96 × 8,691.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,676.27x = 151,876,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,876,057.15/12,676.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.13

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