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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,041.48, 18,062.22 and 7,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,041.48, 18,062.22 and 7,907.60 is: 11,861.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,041.48 : 18,062.22 = 7,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,041.48/18,062.22 = 7,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,041.48x = 18,062.22 × 7,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,041.48x = 142,828,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,828,810.87/12,041.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.40

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