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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.80, 18,057.30 and 8,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.80, 18,057.30 and 8,607.80 is: 12,884.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.80 : 18,057.30 = 8,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.80/18,057.30 = 8,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.80x = 18,057.30 × 8,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.80x = 155,433,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,433,626.94/12,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,884.30

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