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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,546.40, 18,822.80 and 8,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,546.40, 18,822.80 and 8,855.82 is: 13,285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,546.40 : 18,822.80 = 8,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,546.40/18,822.80 = 8,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,546.40x = 18,822.80 × 8,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,546.40x = 166,691,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,691,328.70/12,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.99

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