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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,942.29, 17,922.71 and 8,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,942.29, 17,922.71 and 8,270.25 is: 12,411.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,942.29 : 17,922.71 = 8,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,942.29/17,922.71 = 8,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,942.29x = 17,922.71 × 8,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,942.29x = 148,225,292.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,225,292.38/11,942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,411.80

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