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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,107.80, 18,150.90 and 7,172.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,107.80, 18,150.90 and 7,172.20 is: 10,751.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,107.80 : 18,150.90 = 7,172.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,107.80/18,150.90 = 7,172.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,107.80x = 18,150.90 × 7,172.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,107.80x = 130,181,884.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,181,884.98/12,107.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.90

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