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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,145.48, 18,196.03 and 8,805.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,145.48, 18,196.03 and 8,805.45 is: 13,192.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,145.48 : 18,196.03 = 8,805.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,145.48/18,196.03 = 8,805.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,145.48x = 18,196.03 × 8,805.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,145.48x = 160,224,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,224,210.35/12,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,192.08

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