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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.70, 18,200.55 and 8,819.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.70, 18,200.55 and 8,819.45 is: 13,199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.70 : 18,200.55 = 8,819.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.70/18,200.55 = 8,819.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.70x = 18,200.55 × 8,819.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.70x = 160,518,840.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,518,840.70/12,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.80

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