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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,294.06, 16,952.36 and 8,308.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,294.06, 16,952.36 and 8,308.26 is: 11,456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,294.06 : 16,952.36 = 8,308.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,294.06/16,952.36 = 8,308.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,294.06x = 16,952.36 × 8,308.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,294.06x = 140,844,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,844,614.49/12,294.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.31

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