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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,400.92, 17,106.78 and 8,207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,400.92, 17,106.78 and 8,207.64 is: 11,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,400.92 : 17,106.78 = 8,207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,400.92/17,106.78 = 8,207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,400.92x = 17,106.78 × 8,207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,400.92x = 140,406,291.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,406,291.80/12,400.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.25

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