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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,463.78, 18,708.14 and 8,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,463.78, 18,708.14 and 8,957.90 is: 13,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,463.78 : 18,708.14 = 8,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,463.78/18,708.14 = 8,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,463.78x = 18,708.14 × 8,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,463.78x = 167,585,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,585,647.31/12,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,445.81

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