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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,216.05, 18,324.08 and 8,328.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,216.05, 18,324.08 and 8,328.05 is: 12,492.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,216.05 : 18,324.08 = 8,328.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,216.05/18,324.08 = 8,328.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,216.05x = 18,324.08 × 8,328.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,216.05x = 152,603,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,603,812.80/12,216.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,492.08

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