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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,781.33, 17,635.52 and 8,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,781.33, 17,635.52 and 8,062.88 is: 11,125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,781.33 : 17,635.52 = 8,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,781.33/17,635.52 = 8,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,781.33x = 17,635.52 × 8,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,781.33x = 142,193,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,193,013.48/12,781.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,125.06

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