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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,769.83, 17,612.38 and 8,295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,769.83, 17,612.38 and 8,295.02 is: 11,440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,769.83 : 17,612.38 = 8,295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,769.83/17,612.38 = 8,295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,769.83x = 17,612.38 × 8,295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,769.83x = 146,095,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,095,058.91/12,769.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.64

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