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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.05, 17,218.44 and 7,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.05, 17,218.44 and 7,999.70 is: 11,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.05 : 17,218.44 = 7,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.05/17,218.44 = 7,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.05x = 17,218.44 × 7,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.05x = 137,742,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,742,268.38/12,483.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.35

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