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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,720.48, 17,551.32 and 8,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,720.48, 17,551.32 and 8,010.96 is: 11,053.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,720.48 : 17,551.32 = 8,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,720.48/17,551.32 = 8,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,720.48x = 17,551.32 × 8,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,720.48x = 140,602,922.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,602,922.47/12,720.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.27

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