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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.68, 18,007.32 and 4,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.68, 18,007.32 and 4,211.12 is: 6,317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.68 : 18,007.32 = 4,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.68/18,007.32 = 4,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.68x = 18,007.32 × 4,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.68x = 75,830,985.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,830,985.40/12,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,317.31

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