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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,802.64, 17,667.72 and 8,089.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,802.64, 17,667.72 and 8,089.04 is: 11,162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,802.64 : 17,667.72 = 8,089.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,802.64/17,667.72 = 8,089.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,802.64x = 17,667.72 × 8,089.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,802.64x = 142,914,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,914,893.79/12,802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.92

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