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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,112.58, 18,165.56 and 7,663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,112.58, 18,165.56 and 7,663.56 is: 11,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,112.58 : 18,165.56 = 7,663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,112.58/18,165.56 = 7,663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,112.58x = 18,165.56 × 7,663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,112.58x = 139,212,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,212,752.55/12,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.23

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