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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,365.60, 18,548.40 and 8,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,365.60, 18,548.40 and 8,211.20 is: 12,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,365.60 : 18,548.40 = 8,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,365.60/18,548.40 = 8,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,365.60x = 18,548.40 × 8,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,365.60x = 152,304,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,304,622.08/12,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.80

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