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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,429.41, 18,644.11 and 8,748.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,429.41, 18,644.11 and 8,748.06 is: 13,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,429.41 : 18,644.11 = 8,748.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,429.41/18,644.11 = 8,748.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,429.41x = 18,644.11 × 8,748.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,429.41x = 163,099,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,099,790.48/12,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,122.09

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