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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,178.98, 16,792.98 and 8,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,178.98, 16,792.98 and 8,996.88 is: 12,405.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,178.98 : 16,792.98 = 8,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,178.98/16,792.98 = 8,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,178.98x = 16,792.98 × 8,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,178.98x = 151,084,425.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,084,425.90/12,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,405.34

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