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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,125.70, 18,188.55 and 7,200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,125.70, 18,188.55 and 7,200.90 is: 10,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,125.70 : 18,188.55 = 7,200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,125.70/18,188.55 = 7,200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,125.70x = 18,188.55 × 7,200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,125.70x = 130,973,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,973,929.70/12,125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.35

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