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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,010.20, 18,015.30 and 5,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,010.20, 18,015.30 and 5,449.20 is: 8,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,010.20 : 18,015.30 = 5,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,010.20/18,015.30 = 5,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,010.20x = 18,015.30 × 5,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,010.20x = 98,168,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,168,972.76/12,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.80

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