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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,490.74, 18,625.89 and 8,712.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,490.74, 18,625.89 and 8,712.83 is: 12,029.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,490.74 : 18,625.89 = 8,712.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,490.74/18,625.89 = 8,712.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,490.74x = 18,625.89 × 8,712.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,490.74x = 162,284,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,284,213.17/13,490.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.30

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