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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,131.40, 18,218.70 and 8,848.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,131.40, 18,218.70 and 8,848.20 is: 13,288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,131.40 : 18,218.70 = 8,848.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,131.40/18,218.70 = 8,848.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,131.40x = 18,218.70 × 8,848.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,131.40x = 161,202,701.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,202,701.34/12,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,288.05

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