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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,073.49, 18,093.52 and 8,714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,073.49, 18,093.52 and 8,714.96 is: 13,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073.49 : 18,093.52 = 8,714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073.49/18,093.52 = 8,714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073.49x = 18,093.52 × 8,714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073.49x = 157,684,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,684,169.02/12,073.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.37

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