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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,362.40, 18,543.60 and 8,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,362.40, 18,543.60 and 8,863.20 is: 13,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,362.40 : 18,543.60 = 8,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,362.40/18,543.60 = 8,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,362.40x = 18,543.60 × 8,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,362.40x = 164,355,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,355,635.52/12,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,294.80

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