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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,405.94, 17,119.29 and 8,206.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,405.94, 17,119.29 and 8,206.90 is: 11,324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,405.94 : 17,119.29 = 8,206.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,405.94/17,119.29 = 8,206.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,405.94x = 17,119.29 × 8,206.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,405.94x = 140,496,301.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,496,301.10/12,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,324.92

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