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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,105.55, 18,137.82 and 7,415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,105.55, 18,137.82 and 7,415.75 is: 11,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,105.55 : 18,137.82 = 7,415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,105.55/18,137.82 = 7,415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,105.55x = 18,137.82 × 7,415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,105.55x = 134,505,611.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,505,611.82/12,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,111.07

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