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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,150.27, 18,184.10 and 7,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,150.27, 18,184.10 and 7,705.80 is: 11,532.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,150.27 : 18,184.10 = 7,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,150.27/18,184.10 = 7,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,150.27x = 18,184.10 × 7,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,150.27x = 140,122,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,122,999.25/12,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,532.50

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