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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,127.89, 18,175.23 and 7,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,127.89, 18,175.23 and 7,737.48 is: 11,595.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,127.89 : 18,175.23 = 7,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,127.89/18,175.23 = 7,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,127.89x = 18,175.23 × 7,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,127.89x = 140,630,478.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,630,478.62/12,127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.63

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