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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,292.83, 16,958.97 and 8,044.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,292.83, 16,958.97 and 8,044.92 is: 11,098.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,292.83 : 16,958.97 = 8,044.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,292.83/16,958.97 = 8,044.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,292.83x = 16,958.97 × 8,044.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,292.83x = 136,433,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,433,556.93/12,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,098.63

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