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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,901.61, 17,809.67 and 8,715.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,901.61, 17,809.67 and 8,715.53 is: 12,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,901.61 : 17,809.67 = 8,715.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,901.61/17,809.67 = 8,715.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,901.61x = 17,809.67 × 8,715.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,901.61x = 155,220,669.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,220,669.60/12,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,031.11

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