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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,377.69, 17,085.08 and 8,350.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,377.69, 17,085.08 and 8,350.34 is: 11,526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,377.69 : 17,085.08 = 8,350.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,377.69/17,085.08 = 8,350.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,377.69x = 17,085.08 × 8,350.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,377.69x = 142,666,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,666,211.51/12,377.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,526.08

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