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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,139.66, 16,751.57 and 8,954.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,139.66, 16,751.57 and 8,954.69 is: 12,356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,139.66 : 16,751.57 = 8,954.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,139.66/16,751.57 = 8,954.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,139.66x = 16,751.57 × 8,954.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,139.66x = 150,005,116.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,005,116.36/12,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,356.62

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