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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.28, 18,242.28 and 8,027.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.28, 18,242.28 and 8,027.76 is: 12,041.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.28 : 18,242.28 = 8,027.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.28/18,242.28 = 8,027.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.28x = 18,242.28 × 8,027.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.28x = 146,444,645.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,444,645.69/12,161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.88

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