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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,385.26, 17,074.80 and 8,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,385.26, 17,074.80 and 8,842.32 is: 12,190.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,385.26 : 17,074.80 = 8,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,385.26/17,074.80 = 8,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,385.26x = 17,074.80 × 8,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,385.26x = 150,980,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,980,845.54/12,385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.37

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