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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,555.03, 18,797.94 and 8,389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,555.03, 18,797.94 and 8,389.30 is: 12,560.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,555.03 : 18,797.94 = 8,389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,555.03/18,797.94 = 8,389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,555.03x = 18,797.94 × 8,389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,555.03x = 157,701,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,701,558.04/12,555.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,560.83

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