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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,273.70, 18,372.62 and 8,052.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,273.70, 18,372.62 and 8,052.11 is: 12,053.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,273.70 : 18,372.62 = 8,052.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,273.70/18,372.62 = 8,052.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,273.70x = 18,372.62 × 8,052.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,273.70x = 147,938,354.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,938,354.39/12,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,053.28

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