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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,122.64, 18,149.40 and 8,221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,122.64, 18,149.40 and 8,221.20 is: 12,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,122.64 : 18,149.40 = 8,221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,122.64/18,149.40 = 8,221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,122.64x = 18,149.40 × 8,221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,122.64x = 149,209,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,209,847.28/12,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.36

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