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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,930.62, 17,836.76 and 8,148.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,930.62, 17,836.76 and 8,148.69 is: 11,240.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,930.62 : 17,836.76 = 8,148.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,930.62/17,836.76 = 8,148.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,930.62x = 17,836.76 × 8,148.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,930.62x = 145,346,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,346,187.10/12,930.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,240.47

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