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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,698.63, 17,520.05 and 8,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,698.63, 17,520.05 and 8,225.81 is: 11,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,698.63 : 17,520.05 = 8,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,698.63/17,520.05 = 8,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,698.63x = 17,520.05 × 8,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,698.63x = 144,116,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,116,473.76/12,698.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,348.98

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