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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,651.28, 18,979.96 and 8,960.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,651.28, 18,979.96 and 8,960.64 is: 13,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,651.28 : 18,979.96 = 8,960.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,651.28/18,979.96 = 8,960.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,651.28x = 18,979.96 × 8,960.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,651.28x = 170,072,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,072,588.77/12,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.11

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