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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,146.80, 18,220.20 and 8,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,146.80, 18,220.20 and 8,258.80 is: 12,388.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,146.80 : 18,220.20 = 8,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,146.80/18,220.20 = 8,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,146.80x = 18,220.20 × 8,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,146.80x = 150,476,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,476,987.76/12,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,388.20

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