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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,075.70, 18,118.68 and 7,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,075.70, 18,118.68 and 7,701.70 is: 11,555.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,075.70 : 18,118.68 = 7,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,075.70/18,118.68 = 7,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,075.70x = 18,118.68 × 7,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,075.70x = 139,544,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,544,637.76/12,075.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,555.82

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