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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,617.95, 18,905.39 and 8,913.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,617.95, 18,905.39 and 8,913.05 is: 13,354.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,617.95 : 18,905.39 = 8,913.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,617.95/18,905.39 = 8,913.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,617.95x = 18,905.39 × 8,913.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,617.95x = 168,504,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,504,591.81/12,617.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,354.36

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