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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,577.40, 18,887.70 and 8,905.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,577.40, 18,887.70 and 8,905.40 is: 13,373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,577.40 : 18,887.70 = 8,905.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,577.40/18,887.70 = 8,905.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,577.40x = 18,887.70 × 8,905.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,577.40x = 168,202,523.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,202,523.58/12,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,373.39

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