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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,108.84, 18,171.63 and 7,950.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,108.84, 18,171.63 and 7,950.84 is: 11,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,108.84 : 18,171.63 = 7,950.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,108.84/18,171.63 = 7,950.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,108.84x = 18,171.63 × 7,950.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,108.84x = 144,479,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,479,722.67/12,108.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,931.76

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