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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,008.40, 18,034.20 and 8,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,008.40, 18,034.20 and 8,725.20 is: 13,103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,008.40 : 18,034.20 = 8,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,008.40/18,034.20 = 8,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,008.40x = 18,034.20 × 8,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,008.40x = 157,352,001.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,352,001.84/12,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,103.49

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