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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,253.70, 18,344.10 and 8,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,253.70, 18,344.10 and 8,098.40 is: 12,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,253.70 : 18,344.10 = 8,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,253.70/18,344.10 = 8,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,253.70x = 18,344.10 × 8,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,253.70x = 148,557,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,557,859.44/12,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.51

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