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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.20, 18,160.80 and 6,923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.20, 18,160.80 and 6,923.20 is: 10,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.20 : 18,160.80 = 6,923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.20/18,160.80 = 6,923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.20x = 18,160.80 × 6,923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.20x = 125,730,850.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,730,850.56/12,107.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.80

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