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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,780.08, 17,626.50 and 8,305.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,780.08, 17,626.50 and 8,305.26 is: 11,454.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,780.08 : 17,626.50 = 8,305.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,780.08/17,626.50 = 8,305.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,780.08x = 17,626.50 × 8,305.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,780.08x = 146,392,598.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,392,598.02/12,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,454.75

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