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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,197.04, 18,279.15 and 8,894.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,197.04, 18,279.15 and 8,894.67 is: 13,330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,197.04 : 18,279.15 = 8,894.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,197.04/18,279.15 = 8,894.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,197.04x = 18,279.15 × 8,894.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,197.04x = 162,587,007.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,587,007.13/12,197.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,330.04

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