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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,674.80, 18,983.40 and 8,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,674.80, 18,983.40 and 8,009.20 is: 11,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,674.80 : 18,983.40 = 8,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,674.80/18,983.40 = 8,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,674.80x = 18,983.40 × 8,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,674.80x = 152,041,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,041,847.28/12,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.60

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