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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,601.80, 18,902.70 and 8,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,601.80, 18,902.70 and 8,713.80 is: 13,070.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,601.80 : 18,902.70 = 8,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,601.80/18,902.70 = 8,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,601.80x = 18,902.70 × 8,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,601.80x = 164,714,347.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,714,347.26/12,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,070.70

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