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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.13, 18,151.80 and 8,574.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.13, 18,151.80 and 8,574.66 is: 12,850.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.13 : 18,151.80 = 8,574.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.13/18,151.80 = 8,574.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.13x = 18,151.80 × 8,574.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.13x = 155,645,481.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,645,481.23/12,112.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,850.38

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