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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,103.53, 18,158.37 and 7,110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,103.53, 18,158.37 and 7,110.12 is: 10,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,103.53 : 18,158.37 = 7,110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,103.53/18,158.37 = 7,110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,103.53x = 18,158.37 × 7,110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,103.53x = 129,108,231.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,108,231.14/12,103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,666.99

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