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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.20, 18,090.60 and 8,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.20, 18,090.60 and 8,604.40 is: 12,895.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.20 : 18,090.60 = 8,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.20/18,090.60 = 8,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.20x = 18,090.60 × 8,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.20x = 155,658,758.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,658,758.64/12,071.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,895.05

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