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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,176.20, 18,264.30 and 7,798.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,176.20, 18,264.30 and 7,798.60 is: 11,697.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,176.20 : 18,264.30 = 7,798.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,176.20/18,264.30 = 7,798.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,176.20x = 18,264.30 × 7,798.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,176.20x = 142,435,969.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,435,969.98/12,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.90

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