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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,425.80, 18,638.70 and 8,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,425.80, 18,638.70 and 8,732.20 is: 13,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,425.80 : 18,638.70 = 8,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,425.80/18,638.70 = 8,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,425.80x = 18,638.70 × 8,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,425.80x = 162,756,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,756,856.14/12,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,098.30

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