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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,004.70, 18,007.05 and 6,161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,004.70, 18,007.05 and 6,161.90 is: 9,242.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,004.70 : 18,007.05 = 6,161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,004.70/18,007.05 = 6,161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,004.70x = 18,007.05 × 6,161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,004.70x = 110,957,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,957,641.40/12,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,242.85

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