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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,673.54, 17,481.25 and 8,129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,673.54, 17,481.25 and 8,129.03 is: 11,212.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,673.54 : 17,481.25 = 8,129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,673.54/17,481.25 = 8,129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,673.54x = 17,481.25 × 8,129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,673.54x = 142,105,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,105,477.64/12,673.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.77

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