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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,395.79, 17,101.67 and 8,149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,395.79, 17,101.67 and 8,149.11 is: 11,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,395.79 : 17,101.67 = 8,149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,395.79/17,101.67 = 8,149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,395.79x = 17,101.67 × 8,149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,395.79x = 139,363,349.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,363,349.27/12,395.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.80

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