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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,789.51, 17,644.64 and 8,007.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,789.51, 17,644.64 and 8,007.47 is: 11,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,789.51 : 17,644.64 = 8,007.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,789.51/17,644.64 = 8,007.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,789.51x = 17,644.64 × 8,007.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,789.51x = 141,288,962.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,288,962.62/12,789.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.25

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