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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,206.48, 16,849.05 and 8,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,206.48, 16,849.05 and 8,679.92 is: 11,981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,206.48 : 16,849.05 = 8,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,206.48/16,849.05 = 8,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,206.48x = 16,849.05 × 8,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,206.48x = 146,248,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,248,406.08/12,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,981.21

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