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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,085.20, 18,127.80 and 7,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,085.20, 18,127.80 and 7,951.50 is: 11,927.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,085.20 : 18,127.80 = 7,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,085.20/18,127.80 = 7,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,085.20x = 18,127.80 × 7,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,085.20x = 144,143,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,143,201.70/12,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,927.25

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