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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,380.60, 18,579.96 and 7,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,380.60, 18,579.96 and 7,707.44 is: 11,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,380.60 : 18,579.96 = 7,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,380.60/18,579.96 = 7,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,380.60x = 18,579.96 × 7,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,380.60x = 143,203,926.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,203,926.90/12,380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,566.80

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