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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.30, 18,279.45 and 8,687.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.30, 18,279.45 and 8,687.10 is: 13,030.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.30 : 18,279.45 = 8,687.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.30/18,279.45 = 8,687.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.30x = 18,279.45 × 8,687.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.30x = 158,795,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,795,410.10/12,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,030.65

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