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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.30, 18,002.55 and 4,607.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.30, 18,002.55 and 4,607.30 is: 6,908.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.30 : 18,002.55 = 4,607.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.30/18,002.55 = 4,607.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.30x = 18,002.55 × 4,607.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.30x = 82,943,148.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,943,148.62/12,005.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.88

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