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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.12, 17,811.87 and 8,439.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.12, 17,811.87 and 8,439.42 is: 11,644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.12 : 17,811.87 = 8,439.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.12/17,811.87 = 8,439.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.12x = 17,811.87 × 8,439.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.12x = 150,321,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,321,851.92/12,909.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,644.62

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