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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,088.62, 18,133.35 and 8,594.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,088.62, 18,133.35 and 8,594.28 is: 12,891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,088.62 : 18,133.35 = 8,594.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,088.62/18,133.35 = 8,594.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,088.62x = 18,133.35 × 8,594.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,088.62x = 155,843,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,843,087.24/12,088.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,891.72

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