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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,804.09, 17,672.99 and 8,340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,804.09, 17,672.99 and 8,340.09 is: 11,511.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,804.09 : 17,672.99 = 8,340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,804.09/17,672.99 = 8,340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,804.09x = 17,672.99 × 8,340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,804.09x = 147,394,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,394,285.47/12,804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,511.50

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