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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,849.98, 19,265.60 and 8,679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,849.98, 19,265.60 and 8,679.64 is: 13,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,849.98 : 19,265.60 = 8,679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,849.98/19,265.60 = 8,679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,849.98x = 19,265.60 × 8,679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,849.98x = 167,218,472.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,218,472.38/12,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.13

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