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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,812.56, 17,682.55 and 8,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,812.56, 17,682.55 and 8,033.26 is: 11,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,812.56 : 17,682.55 = 8,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,812.56/17,682.55 = 8,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,812.56x = 17,682.55 × 8,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,812.56x = 142,048,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,048,521.61/12,812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,086.66

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