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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,161.80, 18,231.90 and 7,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,161.80, 18,231.90 and 7,226.20 is: 10,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,161.80 : 18,231.90 = 7,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,161.80/18,231.90 = 7,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,161.80x = 18,231.90 × 7,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,161.80x = 131,747,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,747,355.78/12,161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.88

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