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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,778.95, 17,634.69 and 8,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,778.95, 17,634.69 and 8,001.53 is: 11,041.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,778.95 : 17,634.69 = 8,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,778.95/17,634.69 = 8,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,778.95x = 17,634.69 × 8,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,778.95x = 141,104,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,104,501.08/12,778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.95

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