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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,803.56, 17,657.87 and 8,325.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,803.56, 17,657.87 and 8,325.68 is: 11,482.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,803.56 : 17,657.87 = 8,325.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,803.56/17,657.87 = 8,325.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,803.56x = 17,657.87 × 8,325.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,803.56x = 147,013,645.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,013,645.18/12,803.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.25

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