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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,772.49, 17,625.60 and 8,052.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,772.49, 17,625.60 and 8,052.21 is: 11,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,772.49 : 17,625.60 = 8,052.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,772.49/17,625.60 = 8,052.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,772.49x = 17,625.60 × 8,052.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,772.49x = 141,925,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,925,032.58/12,772.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.78

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