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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.46, 17,725.88 and 8,066.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.46, 17,725.88 and 8,066.37 is: 11,128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.46 : 17,725.88 = 8,066.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.46/17,725.88 = 8,066.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.46x = 17,725.88 × 8,066.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.46x = 142,983,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,983,466.32/12,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,128.45

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