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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,213.80, 18,320.70 and 8,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,213.80, 18,320.70 and 8,325.80 is: 12,488.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,213.80 : 18,320.70 = 8,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,213.80/18,320.70 = 8,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,213.80x = 18,320.70 × 8,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,213.80x = 152,534,484.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,534,484.06/12,213.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,488.70

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