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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,211.99, 18,347.15 and 7,837.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,211.99, 18,347.15 and 7,837.99 is: 11,775.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,211.99 : 18,347.15 = 7,837.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,211.99/18,347.15 = 7,837.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,211.99x = 18,347.15 × 7,837.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,211.99x = 143,804,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,804,647.30/12,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,775.70

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