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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,071.70, 18,107.55 and 8,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,071.70, 18,107.55 and 8,766.90 is: 13,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,071.70 : 18,107.55 = 8,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,071.70/18,107.55 = 8,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,071.70x = 18,107.55 × 8,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,071.70x = 158,747,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,747,080.10/12,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,150.35

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