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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,073.70, 18,110.55 and 7,699.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,073.70, 18,110.55 and 7,699.70 is: 11,549.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,073.70 : 18,110.55 = 7,699.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,073.70/18,110.55 = 7,699.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,073.70x = 18,110.55 × 7,699.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,073.70x = 139,445,801.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,445,801.84/12,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.55

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