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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,513.60, 17,275.68 and 8,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,513.60, 17,275.68 and 8,328 is: 11,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,513.60 : 17,275.68 = 8,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,513.60/17,275.68 = 8,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,513.60x = 17,275.68 × 8,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,513.60x = 143,871,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,871,863.04/12,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,497.24

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