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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,186.60, 18,279.90 and 8,865.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,186.60, 18,279.90 and 8,865.60 is: 13,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,186.60 : 18,279.90 = 8,865.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,186.60/18,279.90 = 8,865.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,186.60x = 18,279.90 × 8,865.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,186.60x = 162,062,281.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,062,281.44/12,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,298.40

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