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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.10, 18,007.65 and 7,849.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.10, 18,007.65 and 7,849.80 is: 11,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.10 : 18,007.65 = 7,849.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.10/18,007.65 = 7,849.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.10x = 18,007.65 × 7,849.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.10x = 141,356,450.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,356,450.97/12,005.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,774.70

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