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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,303.65, 16,997.58 and 8,064.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,303.65, 16,997.58 and 8,064.79 is: 11,141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,303.65 : 16,997.58 = 8,064.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,303.65/16,997.58 = 8,064.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,303.65x = 16,997.58 × 8,064.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,303.65x = 137,081,870.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,081,870.71/12,303.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,141.56

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