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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,640.71, 18,945.69 and 8,944.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,640.71, 18,945.69 and 8,944.01 is: 13,405.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,640.71 : 18,945.69 = 8,944.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,640.71/18,945.69 = 8,944.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,640.71x = 18,945.69 × 8,944.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,640.71x = 169,450,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,450,440.82/12,640.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.14

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