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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,985.84, 17,949.60 and 8,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,985.84, 17,949.60 and 8,278.20 is: 12,397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,985.84 : 17,949.60 = 8,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,985.84/17,949.60 = 8,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,985.84x = 17,949.60 × 8,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,985.84x = 148,590,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,590,378.72/11,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.16

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