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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,712.68, 17,549.52 and 8,242.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,712.68, 17,549.52 and 8,242.64 is: 12,350.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,712.68 : 17,549.52 = 8,242.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,712.68/17,549.52 = 8,242.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,712.68x = 17,549.52 × 8,242.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,712.68x = 144,654,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,654,375.53/11,712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,350.24

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