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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,059.80, 18,078.90 and 7,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,059.80, 18,078.90 and 7,901.80 is: 11,845.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,059.80 : 18,078.90 = 7,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,059.80/18,078.90 = 7,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,059.80x = 18,078.90 × 7,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,059.80x = 142,855,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,855,852.02/12,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.62

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