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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,248.94, 16,898.66 and 7,998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,248.94, 16,898.66 and 7,998.64 is: 11,034.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,248.94 : 16,898.66 = 7,998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,248.94/16,898.66 = 7,998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,248.94x = 16,898.66 × 7,998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,248.94x = 135,166,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166,297.82/12,248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.94

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