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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,833.93, 17,696.84 and 8,349.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,833.93, 17,696.84 and 8,349.37 is: 11,513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,833.93 : 17,696.84 = 8,349.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,833.93/17,696.84 = 8,349.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,833.93x = 17,696.84 × 8,349.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,833.93x = 147,757,379.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,757,379.00/12,833.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.02

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