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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,486.67, 17,234.49 and 8,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,486.67, 17,234.49 and 8,238.49 is: 11,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,486.67 : 17,234.49 = 8,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,486.67/17,234.49 = 8,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,486.67x = 17,234.49 × 8,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,486.67x = 141,986,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,986,173.52/12,486.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.02

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