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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,086.52, 18,151.38 and 7,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,086.52, 18,151.38 and 7,935 is: 11,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,086.52 : 18,151.38 = 7,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,086.52/18,151.38 = 7,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,086.52x = 18,151.38 × 7,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,086.52x = 144,031,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,031,200.30/12,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,916.68

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