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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,062.10, 18,109.35 and 7,698.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,062.10, 18,109.35 and 7,698.90 is: 11,558.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,062.10 : 18,109.35 = 7,698.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,062.10/18,109.35 = 7,698.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,062.10x = 18,109.35 × 7,698.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,062.10x = 139,422,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,422,074.72/12,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,558.69

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