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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,910.28, 17,816.27 and 8,431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,910.28, 17,816.27 and 8,431.38 is: 11,635.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,910.28 : 17,816.27 = 8,431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,910.28/17,816.27 = 8,431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,910.28x = 17,816.27 × 8,431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,910.28x = 150,215,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,215,700.40/12,910.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,635.36

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