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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,003.70, 18,005.55 and 4,707.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,003.70, 18,005.55 and 4,707.70 is: 7,061.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,003.70 : 18,005.55 = 4,707.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,003.70/18,005.55 = 4,707.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,003.70x = 18,005.55 × 4,707.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,003.70x = 84,764,727.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,764,727.74/12,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.55

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