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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,209.79, 18,288.77 and 8,263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,209.79, 18,288.77 and 8,263.47 is: 12,377.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,209.79 : 18,288.77 = 8,263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,209.79/18,288.77 = 8,263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,209.79x = 18,288.77 × 8,263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,209.79x = 151,128,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,128,660.91/12,209.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,377.66

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