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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.29, 18,127.27 and 7,690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.29, 18,127.27 and 7,690.69 is: 11,534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.29 : 18,127.27 = 7,690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.29/18,127.27 = 7,690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.29x = 18,127.27 × 7,690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.29x = 139,411,214.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,411,214.12/12,086.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.66

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