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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,483.40, 18,746.70 and 8,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,483.40, 18,746.70 and 8,811.40 is: 13,232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,483.40 : 18,746.70 = 8,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,483.40/18,746.70 = 8,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,483.40x = 18,746.70 × 8,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,483.40x = 165,184,672.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,184,672.38/12,483.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.35

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