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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,898.58, 17,796.93 and 8,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,898.58, 17,796.93 and 8,181.14 is: 11,288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,898.58 : 17,796.93 = 8,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,898.58/17,796.93 = 8,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,898.58x = 17,796.93 × 8,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,898.58x = 145,599,175.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,599,175.90/12,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,288.00

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