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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,133.80, 18,207.90 and 7,985.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,133.80, 18,207.90 and 7,985.70 is: 11,983.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,133.80 : 18,207.90 = 7,985.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,133.80/18,207.90 = 7,985.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,133.80x = 18,207.90 × 7,985.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,133.80x = 145,402,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,402,827.03/12,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,983.29

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