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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,841.62, 17,713.80 and 8,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,841.62, 17,713.80 and 8,117.70 is: 11,197.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,841.62 : 17,713.80 = 8,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,841.62/17,713.80 = 8,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,841.62x = 17,713.80 × 8,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,841.62x = 143,795,314.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,795,314.26/12,841.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.60

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