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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,290.62, 16,954.59 and 8,313.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,290.62, 16,954.59 and 8,313.07 is: 11,467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,290.62 : 16,954.59 = 8,313.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,290.62/16,954.59 = 8,313.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,290.62x = 16,954.59 × 8,313.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,290.62x = 140,944,693.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,944,693.49/12,290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.66

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