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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,190.08, 18,277.20 and 8,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,190.08, 18,277.20 and 8,282.40 is: 12,418.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,190.08 : 18,277.20 = 8,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,190.08/18,277.20 = 8,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,190.08x = 18,277.20 × 8,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,190.08x = 151,379,081.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,379,081.28/12,190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.22

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