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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,168.90, 18,261.69 and 8,010.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,168.90, 18,261.69 and 8,010.90 is: 12,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,168.90 : 18,261.69 = 8,010.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,168.90/18,261.69 = 8,010.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,168.90x = 18,261.69 × 8,010.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,168.90x = 146,292,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,292,572.42/12,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,021.84

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