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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,061.28, 18,092.16 and 7,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,061.28, 18,092.16 and 7,927.64 is: 11,891.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,061.28 : 18,092.16 = 7,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,061.28/18,092.16 = 7,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,061.28x = 18,092.16 × 7,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,061.28x = 143,428,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,428,131.30/12,061.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,891.62

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