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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,250.60, 18,375.90 and 8,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,250.60, 18,375.90 and 8,794.60 is: 13,191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,250.60 : 18,375.90 = 8,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,250.60/18,375.90 = 8,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,250.60x = 18,375.90 × 8,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,250.60x = 161,608,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,608,690.14/12,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,191.90

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