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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,481.34, 17,218.31 and 8,446.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,481.34, 17,218.31 and 8,446.73 is: 11,652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481.34 : 17,218.31 = 8,446.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481.34/17,218.31 = 8,446.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481.34x = 17,218.31 × 8,446.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481.34x = 145,438,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,438,287.30/12,481.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,652.46

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