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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,607.81, 18,859.04 and 8,859.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,607.81, 18,859.04 and 8,859.32 is: 13,251.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,607.81 : 18,859.04 = 8,859.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,607.81/18,859.04 = 8,859.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,607.81x = 18,859.04 × 8,859.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,607.81x = 167,078,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,078,270.25/12,607.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,251.97

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