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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,811.34, 17,670.48 and 8,326.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,811.34, 17,670.48 and 8,326.74 is: 11,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,811.34 : 17,670.48 = 8,326.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,811.34/17,670.48 = 8,326.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,811.34x = 17,670.48 × 8,326.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,811.34x = 147,137,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,137,492.64/12,811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,484.94

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