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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,650.58, 18,959.46 and 8,484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,650.58, 18,959.46 and 8,484.34 is: 12,715.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,650.58 : 18,959.46 = 8,484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,650.58/18,959.46 = 8,484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,650.58x = 18,959.46 × 8,484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,650.58x = 160,858,504.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,858,504.86/12,650.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,715.50

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