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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,996.84, 17,941.32 and 8,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,996.84, 17,941.32 and 8,287.32 is: 11,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,996.84 : 17,941.32 = 8,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,996.84/17,941.32 = 8,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,996.84x = 17,941.32 × 8,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,996.84x = 148,685,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,685,460.06/12,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,440.12

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