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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,160.80, 18,230.40 and 7,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,160.80, 18,230.40 and 7,225.20 is: 10,831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,160.80 : 18,230.40 = 7,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,160.80/18,230.40 = 7,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,160.80x = 18,230.40 × 7,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,160.80x = 131,718,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,718,286.08/12,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.38

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