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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.61, 16,977.96 and 8,950.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.61, 16,977.96 and 8,950.37 is: 12,361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.61 : 16,977.96 = 8,950.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.61/16,977.96 = 8,950.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.61x = 16,977.96 × 8,950.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.61x = 151,958,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,958,938.96/12,292.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,361.82

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