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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,164.10, 16,763.52 and 8,801.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,164.10, 16,763.52 and 8,801.22 is: 12,129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,164.10 : 16,763.52 = 8,801.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,164.10/16,763.52 = 8,801.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,164.10x = 16,763.52 × 8,801.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,164.10x = 147,539,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,539,427.49/12,164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,129.09

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