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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,800.02, 19,167.96 and 8,105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,800.02, 19,167.96 and 8,105.86 is: 12,138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,800.02 : 19,167.96 = 8,105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,800.02/19,167.96 = 8,105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,800.02x = 19,167.96 × 8,105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,800.02x = 155,372,800.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,372,800.25/12,800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.48

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