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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,835.62, 17,705.52 and 8,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,835.62, 17,705.52 and 8,111.70 is: 11,189.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,835.62 : 17,705.52 = 8,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,835.62/17,705.52 = 8,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,835.62x = 17,705.52 × 8,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,835.62x = 143,621,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,621,866.58/12,835.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,189.32

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