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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.70, 18,091.17 and 8,760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.70, 18,091.17 and 8,760.06 is: 13,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.70 : 18,091.17 = 8,760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.70/18,091.17 = 8,760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.70x = 18,091.17 × 8,760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.70x = 158,479,734.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,479,734.67/12,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,089.17

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