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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,460.28, 17,186.16 and 8,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,460.28, 17,186.16 and 8,474.30 is: 11,688.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,460.28 : 17,186.16 = 8,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,460.28/17,186.16 = 8,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,460.28x = 17,186.16 × 8,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,460.28x = 145,640,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,640,675.69/12,460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,688.40

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