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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.27, 17,128.35 and 8,622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.27, 17,128.35 and 8,622.12 is: 11,904.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.27 : 17,128.35 = 8,622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.27/17,128.35 = 8,622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.27x = 17,128.35 × 8,622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.27x = 147,682,689.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,682,689.10/12,405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,904.83

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