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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,744.40, 19,116.60 and 8,807.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,744.40, 19,116.60 and 8,807.80 is: 13,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,744.40 : 19,116.60 = 8,807.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,744.40/19,116.60 = 8,807.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,744.40x = 19,116.60 × 8,807.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,744.40x = 168,375,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,375,189.48/12,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.70

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