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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.49, 18,102.85 and 8,177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.49, 18,102.85 and 8,177.33 is: 12,239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.49 : 18,102.85 = 8,177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.49/18,102.85 = 8,177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.49x = 18,102.85 × 8,177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.49x = 148,032,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,032,978.39/12,094.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,239.70

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