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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.47, 16,897.08 and 8,274.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.47, 16,897.08 and 8,274.99 is: 11,413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.47 : 16,897.08 = 8,274.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.47/16,897.08 = 8,274.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.47x = 16,897.08 × 8,274.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.47x = 139,823,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,823,168.03/12,250.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.70

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