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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.78, 18,168.30 and 7,132.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.78, 18,168.30 and 7,132.02 is: 10,679.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.78 : 18,168.30 = 7,132.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.78/18,168.30 = 7,132.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.78x = 18,168.30 × 7,132.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.78x = 129,576,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,576,678.97/12,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.00

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