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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,908.70, 17,811.26 and 8,439.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,908.70, 17,811.26 and 8,439.01 is: 11,644.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,908.70 : 17,811.26 = 8,439.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,908.70/17,811.26 = 8,439.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,908.70x = 17,811.26 × 8,439.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,908.70x = 150,309,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,309,359.06/12,908.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.04

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