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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,063.92, 18,123.60 and 8,562.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,063.92, 18,123.60 and 8,562.62 is: 12,863.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,063.92 : 18,123.60 = 8,562.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,063.92/18,123.60 = 8,562.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,063.92x = 18,123.60 × 8,562.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,063.92x = 155,185,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,185,499.83/12,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.60

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