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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,279.20, 18,402.60 and 8,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,279.20, 18,402.60 and 8,812.40 is: 13,206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,279.20 : 18,402.60 = 8,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,279.20/18,402.60 = 8,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,279.20x = 18,402.60 × 8,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,279.20x = 162,171,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,171,072.24/12,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,206.97

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