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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,587.70, 17,371.80 and 8,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,587.70, 17,371.80 and 8,331.33 is: 11,497.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,587.70 : 17,371.80 = 8,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,587.70/17,371.80 = 8,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,587.70x = 17,371.80 × 8,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,587.70x = 144,730,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,730,198.49/12,587.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,497.75

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