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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.70, 18,156.90 and 4,711.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.70, 18,156.90 and 4,711.26 is: 7,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.70 : 18,156.90 = 4,711.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.70/18,156.90 = 4,711.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.70x = 18,156.90 × 4,711.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.70x = 85,541,876.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,541,876.69/12,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,065.08

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