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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,242.96, 18,339.74 and 8,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,242.96, 18,339.74 and 8,072.68 is: 12,092.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,242.96 : 18,339.74 = 8,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,242.96/18,339.74 = 8,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,242.96x = 18,339.74 × 8,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,242.96x = 148,050,852.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,050,852.30/12,242.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.73

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