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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,833.96, 17,711.00 and 7,528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,833.96, 17,711.00 and 7,528.86 is: 10,389.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,833.96 : 17,711.00 = 7,528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,833.96/17,711.00 = 7,528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,833.96x = 17,711.00 × 7,528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,833.96x = 133,343,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,343,601.82/12,833.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.91

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