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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,170.80, 18,256.20 and 8,282.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,170.80, 18,256.20 and 8,282.80 is: 12,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,170.80 : 18,256.20 = 8,282.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,170.80/18,256.20 = 8,282.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,170.80x = 18,256.20 × 8,282.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,170.80x = 151,212,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,212,453.36/12,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,424.20

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