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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,172.68, 18,263.46 and 8,844.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,172.68, 18,263.46 and 8,844.12 is: 13,269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,172.68 : 18,263.46 = 8,844.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,172.68/18,263.46 = 8,844.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,172.68x = 18,263.46 × 8,844.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,172.68x = 161,524,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,524,231.86/12,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,269.41

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