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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.14, 18,404.74 and 8,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.14, 18,404.74 and 8,755.64 is: 13,141.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.14 : 18,404.74 = 8,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.14/18,404.74 = 8,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.14x = 18,404.74 × 8,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.14x = 161,145,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,145,277.73/12,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,141.69

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