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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,005.73, 18,010.62 and 4,989.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,005.73, 18,010.62 and 4,989.51 is: 7,485.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,005.73 : 18,010.62 = 4,989.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,005.73/18,010.62 = 4,989.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,005.73x = 18,010.62 × 4,989.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,005.73x = 89,864,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,864,168.60/12,005.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.11

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