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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,408.93, 18,629.19 and 8,044.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,408.93, 18,629.19 and 8,044.65 is: 12,077.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,408.93 : 18,629.19 = 8,044.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,408.93/18,629.19 = 8,044.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,408.93x = 18,629.19 × 8,044.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,408.93x = 149,865,313.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,865,313.33/12,408.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,077.21

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