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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,909.66, 17,797.32 and 8,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,909.66, 17,797.32 and 8,653.30 is: 11,929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,909.66 : 17,797.32 = 8,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,909.66/17,797.32 = 8,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,909.66x = 17,797.32 × 8,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,909.66x = 154,005,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,005,549.16/12,909.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,929.48

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