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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,605.40, 18,908.10 and 8,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,605.40, 18,908.10 and 8,668.80 is: 13,003.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,605.40 : 18,908.10 = 8,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,605.40/18,908.10 = 8,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,605.40x = 18,908.10 × 8,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,605.40x = 163,910,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,910,537.28/12,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.20

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