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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,309.60, 18,438.40 and 8,151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,309.60, 18,438.40 and 8,151.60 is: 12,210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,309.60 : 18,438.40 = 8,151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,309.60/18,438.40 = 8,151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,309.60x = 18,438.40 × 8,151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,309.60x = 150,302,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,302,461.44/12,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.18

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