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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,713.68, 19,070.80 and 8,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,713.68, 19,070.80 and 8,950.08 is: 13,425.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,713.68 : 19,070.80 = 8,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,713.68/19,070.80 = 8,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,713.68x = 19,070.80 × 8,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,713.68x = 170,685,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,685,185.66/12,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,425.32

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