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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,078.70, 18,123.18 and 7,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,078.70, 18,123.18 and 7,704.70 is: 11,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,078.70 : 18,123.18 = 7,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,078.70/18,123.18 = 7,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,078.70x = 18,123.18 × 7,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,078.70x = 139,633,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,633,664.95/12,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.32

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