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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,783.33, 17,638.28 and 8,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,783.33, 17,638.28 and 8,064.88 is: 11,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,783.33 : 17,638.28 = 8,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,783.33/17,638.28 = 8,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,783.33x = 17,638.28 × 8,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,783.33x = 142,250,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250,611.61/12,783.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.82

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