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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,093.40, 18,161.70 and 8,810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,093.40, 18,161.70 and 8,810.20 is: 13,231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,093.40 : 18,161.70 = 8,810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,093.40/18,161.70 = 8,810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,093.40x = 18,161.70 × 8,810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,093.40x = 160,008,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,008,209.34/12,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,231.04

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