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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,287.40, 18,431.10 and 8,831.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,287.40, 18,431.10 and 8,831.40 is: 13,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,287.40 : 18,431.10 = 8,831.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,287.40/18,431.10 = 8,831.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,287.40x = 18,431.10 × 8,831.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,287.40x = 162,772,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,772,416.54/12,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,247.10

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