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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,262.67, 18,404.95 and 8,369.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,262.67, 18,404.95 and 8,369.81 is: 12,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,262.67 : 18,404.95 = 8,369.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,262.67/18,404.95 = 8,369.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,262.67x = 18,404.95 × 8,369.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,262.67x = 154,045,959.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,045,959.65/12,262.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,562.18

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