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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,693.95, 17,521.44 and 8,218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,693.95, 17,521.44 and 8,218.00 is: 11,343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,693.95 : 17,521.44 = 8,218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,693.95/17,521.44 = 8,218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,693.95x = 17,521.44 × 8,218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,693.95x = 143,991,150.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,991,150.12/12,693.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.29

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