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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,084.70, 18,127.05 and 8,779.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,084.70, 18,127.05 and 8,779.90 is: 13,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,084.70 : 18,127.05 = 8,779.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,084.70/18,127.05 = 8,779.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,084.70x = 18,127.05 × 8,779.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,084.70x = 159,153,686.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,153,686.30/12,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,169.85

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