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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,408.70, 17,079.45 and 8,499.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,408.70, 17,079.45 and 8,499.90 is: 12,724.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,408.70 : 17,079.45 = 8,499.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,408.70/17,079.45 = 8,499.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,408.70x = 17,079.45 × 8,499.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,408.70x = 145,173,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,173,617.06/11,408.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,724.82

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