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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.20, 18,154.80 and 7,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.20, 18,154.80 and 7,707.60 is: 11,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.20 : 18,154.80 = 7,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.20/18,154.80 = 7,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.20x = 18,154.80 × 7,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.20x = 139,929,936.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,929,936.48/12,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.40

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