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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,094.92, 18,118.08 and 8,814.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,094.92, 18,118.08 and 8,814.96 is: 13,204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,094.92 : 18,118.08 = 8,814.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,094.92/18,118.08 = 8,814.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,094.92x = 18,118.08 × 8,814.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,094.92x = 159,710,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,710,150.48/12,094.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,204.73

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