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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,245.26, 18,377.10 and 8,966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,245.26, 18,377.10 and 8,966.80 is: 13,456.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,245.26 : 18,377.10 = 8,966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,245.26/18,377.10 = 8,966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,245.26x = 18,377.10 × 8,966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,245.26x = 164,783,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,783,780.28/12,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.94

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