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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.40, 18,212.93 and 8,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.40, 18,212.93 and 8,465.40 is: 12,678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.40 : 18,212.93 = 8,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.40/18,212.93 = 8,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.40x = 18,212.93 × 8,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.40x = 154,179,677.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,179,677.62/12,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.83

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