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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,263.40, 18,404.42 and 8,985.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,263.40, 18,404.42 and 8,985.06 is: 13,484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,263.40 : 18,404.42 = 8,985.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,263.40/18,404.42 = 8,985.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,263.40x = 18,404.42 × 8,985.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,263.40x = 165,364,773.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,364,773.04/12,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,484.41

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