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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,445.80, 18,668.70 and 8,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,445.80, 18,668.70 and 8,752.20 is: 13,128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,445.80 : 18,668.70 = 8,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,445.80/18,668.70 = 8,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,445.80x = 18,668.70 × 8,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,445.80x = 163,392,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,392,196.14/12,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.30

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