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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,266.60, 18,409.36 and 8,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,266.60, 18,409.36 and 8,708.48 is: 13,069.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,266.60 : 18,409.36 = 8,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,266.60/18,409.36 = 8,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,266.60x = 18,409.36 × 8,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,266.60x = 160,317,543.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,317,543.37/12,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,069.44

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