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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,060.93, 18,084.61 and 8,265.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,060.93, 18,084.61 and 8,265.85 is: 12,394.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,060.93 : 18,084.61 = 8,265.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,060.93/18,084.61 = 8,265.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,060.93x = 18,084.61 × 8,265.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,060.93x = 149,484,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,484,673.57/12,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.12

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