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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,799.27, 19,166.84 and 8,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,799.27, 19,166.84 and 8,105.12 is: 12,137.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,799.27 : 19,166.84 = 8,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,799.27/19,166.84 = 8,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,799.27x = 19,166.84 × 8,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,799.27x = 155,349,538.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,349,538.22/12,799.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,137.37

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