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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,848.59, 17,703.39 and 8,649.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,848.59, 17,703.39 and 8,649.55 is: 11,917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,848.59 : 17,703.39 = 8,649.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,848.59/17,703.39 = 8,649.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,848.59x = 17,703.39 × 8,649.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,848.59x = 153,126,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,126,356.97/12,848.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,917.76

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