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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,205.02, 18,301.04 and 8,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,205.02, 18,301.04 and 8,310.54 is: 12,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,205.02 : 18,301.04 = 8,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,205.02/18,301.04 = 8,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,205.02x = 18,301.04 × 8,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,205.02x = 152,091,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,091,524.96/12,205.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.39

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