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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,297.89, 16,950.13 and 8,257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,297.89, 16,950.13 and 8,257.41 is: 11,381.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,297.89 : 16,950.13 = 8,257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,297.89/16,950.13 = 8,257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,297.89x = 16,950.13 × 8,257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,297.89x = 139,964,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,964,152.32/12,297.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,381.15

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