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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.70, 18,155.10 and 7,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.70, 18,155.10 and 7,194.80 is: 10,770.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.70 : 18,155.10 = 7,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.70/18,155.10 = 7,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.70x = 18,155.10 × 7,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.70x = 130,622,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,622,313.48/12,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,770.58

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