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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,940.94, 17,848.24 and 8,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,940.94, 17,848.24 and 8,398.67 is: 11,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,940.94 : 17,848.24 = 8,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,940.94/17,848.24 = 8,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,940.94x = 17,848.24 × 8,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,940.94x = 149,901,367.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,901,367.60/12,940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.50

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