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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,113.80, 18,170.70 and 8,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,113.80, 18,170.70 and 8,408.20 is: 12,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,113.80 : 18,170.70 = 8,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,113.80/18,170.70 = 8,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,113.80x = 18,170.70 × 8,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,113.80x = 152,782,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,782,879.74/12,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,612.30

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