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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,491.67, 17,241.39 and 8,243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,491.67, 17,241.39 and 8,243.49 is: 11,377.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,491.67 : 17,241.39 = 8,243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,491.67/17,241.39 = 8,243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,491.67x = 17,241.39 × 8,243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,491.67x = 142,129,226.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,129,226.05/12,491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,377.92

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