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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,080.26, 18,111.62 and 8,121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,080.26, 18,111.62 and 8,121.69 is: 12,176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,080.26 : 18,111.62 = 8,121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,080.26/18,111.62 = 8,121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,080.26x = 18,111.62 × 8,121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,080.26x = 147,096,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,096,952.89/12,080.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.64

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