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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,779.91, 17,651.04 and 8,523.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,779.91, 17,651.04 and 8,523.58 is: 11,772.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,779.91 : 17,651.04 = 8,523.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,779.91/17,651.04 = 8,523.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,779.91x = 17,651.04 × 8,523.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,779.91x = 150,450,015.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,450,015.39/12,779.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,772.38

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