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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,773.28, 17,623.32 and 8,059.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,773.28, 17,623.32 and 8,059.08 is: 11,119.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,773.28 : 17,623.32 = 8,059.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,773.28/17,623.32 = 8,059.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,773.28x = 17,623.32 × 8,059.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,773.28x = 142,027,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,027,745.75/12,773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.13

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