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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.43, 18,161.33 and 7,898.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.43, 18,161.33 and 7,898.81 is: 11,843.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.43 : 18,161.33 = 7,898.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.43/18,161.33 = 7,898.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.43x = 18,161.33 × 7,898.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.43x = 143,452,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,452,855.52/12,112.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.44

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