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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,799.40, 17,659.48 and 8,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,799.40, 17,659.48 and 8,329.72 is: 11,492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,799.40 : 17,659.48 = 8,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,799.40/17,659.48 = 8,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,799.40x = 17,659.48 × 8,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,799.40x = 147,098,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,098,523.75/12,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,492.61

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