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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,109.20, 18,163.80 and 7,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,109.20, 18,163.80 and 7,713.60 is: 11,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,109.20 : 18,163.80 = 7,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,109.20/18,163.80 = 7,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,109.20x = 18,163.80 × 7,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,109.20x = 140,108,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,108,287.68/12,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.40

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