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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,050.89, 18,104.09 and 8,549.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,050.89, 18,104.09 and 8,549.59 is: 12,844.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,050.89 : 18,104.09 = 8,549.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,050.89/18,104.09 = 8,549.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,050.89x = 18,104.09 × 8,549.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,050.89x = 154,782,504.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,782,504.08/12,050.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,844.07

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