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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.47, 18,005.51 and 7,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.47, 18,005.51 and 7,076.64 is: 10,615.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.47 : 18,005.51 = 7,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.47/18,005.51 = 7,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.47x = 18,005.51 × 7,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.47x = 127,418,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,418,529.98/12,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,615.15

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