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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,092.80, 18,158.40 and 8,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,092.80, 18,158.40 and 8,828.80 is: 13,257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,092.80 : 18,158.40 = 8,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,092.80/18,158.40 = 8,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,092.80x = 18,158.40 × 8,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,092.80x = 160,316,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,316,881.92/12,092.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,257.22

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