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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,135.70, 18,203.55 and 8,442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,135.70, 18,203.55 and 8,442.10 is: 12,663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,135.70 : 18,203.55 = 8,442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,135.70/18,203.55 = 8,442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,135.70x = 18,203.55 × 8,442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,135.70x = 153,676,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,676,189.46/12,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,663.15

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