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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.40, 18,716.70 and 8,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.40, 18,716.70 and 8,791.40 is: 13,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.40 : 18,716.70 = 8,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.40/18,716.70 = 8,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.40x = 18,716.70 × 8,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.40x = 164,545,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,545,996.38/12,463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,202.34

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