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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,979.68, 17,917.92 and 8,503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,979.68, 17,917.92 and 8,503.68 is: 11,738.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,979.68 : 17,917.92 = 8,503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,979.68/17,917.92 = 8,503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,979.68x = 17,917.92 × 8,503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,979.68x = 152,368,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,368,257.95/12,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,738.98

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