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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,644.34, 18,951.12 and 8,947.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,644.34, 18,951.12 and 8,947.63 is: 13,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,644.34 : 18,951.12 = 8,947.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,644.34/18,951.12 = 8,947.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,644.34x = 18,951.12 × 8,947.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,644.34x = 169,567,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,567,609.85/12,644.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.55

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