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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,611.88, 17,405.82 and 8,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,611.88, 17,405.82 and 8,133.84 is: 11,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,611.88 : 17,405.82 = 8,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,611.88/17,405.82 = 8,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,611.88x = 17,405.82 × 8,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,611.88x = 141,576,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,576,154.95/12,611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.62

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