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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,187.86, 18,293.83 and 8,681.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,187.86, 18,293.83 and 8,681.77 is: 13,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,187.86 : 18,293.83 = 8,681.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,187.86/18,293.83 = 8,681.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,187.86x = 18,293.83 × 8,681.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,187.86x = 158,822,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,822,824.48/12,187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,031.23

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