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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,833.92, 17,710.88 and 7,528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,833.92, 17,710.88 and 7,528.84 is: 10,389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,833.92 : 17,710.88 = 7,528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,833.92/17,710.88 = 7,528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,833.92x = 17,710.88 × 7,528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,833.92x = 133,342,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,342,381.78/12,833.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.84

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